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I'm losing automatic transmission fluid. Is there any common history to support a theory of leaking transmission cooling lines?

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First check for fluid around your transmission pan, bad leaking gaskets are not uncommon. next i would check for leaks around trans. cooler inlet, outlet connections. if your trans cooler is built into your radiator check your coolant to see if there is tranny fluid in there, if so the trans cooler is leaking into the radiator and radiator needs to be replaced. hope that helps.

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I just checked for technical service bulletins and there is nothing for leaks from tranny or lines. Your vehicle is 15 years old if they havent been replaced yet it is possible it it just time to change them. Check where it goes from metal to rubber on the lines that is most likely where it will be wet. If itis wet there more than likely you'll need new lines

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