Transmission fluid just started leaking and spraying everywhere! th gears stoped working, and i parked then poured a good three quarts of fluid in and drove home. It is still leaking eveywhere

if its the the gear selector is moving and not going into gear ----under hood drivers side under brake mastercylinder is the top of transmission the gear selector cable connection is there check that it hasnt come off,loose or damaged ----=if selector does go into a gear and trans not responding look under drivers side and thru wheel wells for fluid leak ---theirs no dipstick so to check fluid
There is a black cap located on top of the trans almost directly under the brake master cylinder. It's about 2 inches high, 3 inches around. That's where you add the fluid. The checking procedure is as follows: Start the engine and allow the engine to idle until the transmission fluid temperature has reached the value specified. 104 degrees F.
Depress the brake pedal and move the shift lever through the gear ranges, pausing a few seconds in each range. Return the shift lever to the PARK range.
vehicle must be level with the engine running and the shift lever in the PARK range.
Remove the transmission oil level control plug.
The plug in an 11mm bolt located between the r/s axle seal and the oil pan.
Check the fluid level. The fluid level should be even with the bottom of the threaded plug hole.
If you remove the plug and nothing comes out, add about half a quart at a time until the fluid starts to dribble out. Once it stops, the level is good.this is the procedure to check fluid if their is fluid and problem still persists the transmission module and or internal transmission damage possible which a mechanic {transmission}would need to diagnostic check the following link has multi videos for the cobalt transmission 05 Cobalt Transmission Fill Yahoo Video Search Results

Determine where the fluid is coming from. Start with checking the transmission lines going to the front of the vehicle. There should be 2 that connect to a transmission cooler or to the radiator, typically on the passenger side. If one of these started leaking it may have sprayed transmission fluid onto your engine, causing the smoke.

If your dropping the pan and replacing the filter than it would be a good idea to have six quarts of ATF+4 handy. You will add four quarts after you reinstall the transmission pan. With the vehicle on a level surface; Start the vehicle, put your foot on the brake, and put the transmission in each gear for a couple of seconds. Return the transmission to park. Check the fluid level. It should be about in the middle of the crosshatch area on the dipstick. If it is low add a half a quart at a time until it is at the proper level. Put the transmission in each gear again and then recheck the level. Topping of as necessary. You should be good to go after that! Let me know if you have any questions and I'll do my best to answer them. Thank you for using FixYa.com!

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you may need to put a few quarts (2) of trans fluid in it, start it up and see where the leak is from. when its fixed, use DEXRON VI

In park or neutral with the engine running - and on a level surface.

You put a quart of fluid in without knowing? If you were over a quart low you either need to find your leak or something is about to happen in your transmission.

Hi there, hope these few steps help:

• Raise the car with a jack and support the vehicle with jack stands sufficiently rated to safely support the weight of the vehicle.
• Place a large drip pan under the transmission.
• Remove the transmission fluid drain bolt with a wrench. The drain bolt is located at the bottom of the transmission facing the pan. The pan is the large flat plate that covers the very bottom of the transmission.
• Drain the transmission fluid into the drip pan.
• Reinstall the transmission fluid drain bolt with the same wrench used to remove the bolt.
• Lower the vehicle to the ground after removing the jack stands.
• Open the hood and remove the transmission dipstick from the filler tube by pulling the dipstick. The end of the dipstick will be curved into a circle to allow a finger to slide into the circle to withdraw the dipstick.
• Place a funnel into the dipstick tube and fill the transmission with new fluid by pouring the fluid into the dipstick tube.
• Remove the funnel and check the fluid level with the dipstick until the fluid reaches the "Full" mark on the tip of the dipstick.
• Start and allow the engine to run for a few minutes.
• Move the transmission gear selector through all of the gears while depressing the brake pedal.
• Turn the engine off and check the fluid level on the dipstick. Add transmission fluid if necessary.

Best of luck.

check the lines that run from the transmission to the radiator,one of them is leaking

Kelli,

replacing the transmission fluid is easy, but you really need to find out why and from where the old fluid leaked. Under the hood in the engine compartment you will find a dipstick (gauge to check the fluid level) which is essentially the same as the oil dipstick in its performance, but different in location. It should be clearly marked as such.

Pull dipstick out and insert funnel into the opening (filler tube) and add 4 quarts of ATF Plus 3 Type 7176. Start the engine and allow it to idle for approx. 2 minutes

Apply the parking brake and push down on the brake pedal while idling and run the gear selector through the gears, stopping at Park.

Check the dipstick and add fluid so that the level is 1/8 inch below the "ADD" indication on the dipstick if necessary. Allow the van to run for around another 10-15 minutes to achieve normal operating temperatures.

Check the fluid level again to make sure it reached the "Hot" indicator level on the dipstick, and add more fluid if needed and then replace the dipstick in the filler tube.

I would definitely find out why you have leaked all of your transmission fluid before refilling it.

I hope this helps and good luck!

Specifications Notes Use only Mercedes-Benz approved fluids

TYPE AF(DEXRON-II (R) Automatic Transmission Fluid) CAPACITY, Initial Refill*: 1982-85 190E 5.5 Liters 5.8 Quarts 1982-92 All w/V8 engines 7.7 Liters 8.1 Quarts 1986-91 190E, 260E, 300E 2.6L 6.0 Liters 6.3 Quarts 1986-91 300 Series 2.6L, except SL 6.2 Liters 6.6 Quarts 1990-91 300SL 6.0 Liters 6.3 Quarts 1992 600SEL 7.7 Liters 8.1 Quarts * Add specified quantity. With engine at operating temperature, shift transmission through all gears. Check fluid level in PARK, and add fluid as needed
diesel TYPE AF(DEXRON-II (R) Automatic Transmission Fluid) CAPACITY, Initial Refill*: 1984-89 190D Diesel 5.5 Liters 5.8 Quarts 1984-85 300 Series w/turbo 6.2 Liters 6.6 Quarts 1986-87 300 Series Diesel 6.2 Liters 6.5 Quarts 1990-93 300D Diesel 5.5 Liters 5.8 Quarts 1990-91 350SD, 350SDL Diesel 6.2 Liters 6.6 Quarts 1992-93 300SD Diesel 6.2 Liters 6.6 Quarts * With engine at operating temperature, shift transmission through all gears. Check fluid level in PARK, and add fluid as needed

The trannsmission is a sealed unit and there is no dipstick. Check to see if you have a leak. More than likely it sounds like your low on fluid at least a 1/2 to a whole quart. Since these are sealed units it should be taken to the dealership to have looked at. If there is not any leaks then I would add 1/2 qt of tranny fluid and try driving so see if it helped. If it helped a little but the same problems are still there add another 1/2 qt. If it doesnt solve the problem then your tranny needs to be looked at.