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Old 04-24-2013, 05:24 PM   #3
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Originally Posted by shadrach74 View Post
Does the fluid smell burnt? 78k is a good time to change the fluid. It's conceivable that running the car with low fluid over heated the fluid and tranny. What's done is done, if it were me, I'd cross my fingers have a professional identify and fix the leak and then change the fluid (I'd not be over concerned about flushing the tranny).

Good luck!
No, the fluid didn't smell burnt. I'll bring it to my local shop next week. One thing I noticed is that it only leaks (minor) when the car was driven and the leak stops once it's parked. Any insight on this scenario?
Thanks for any input
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