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Automatic Transmission Fluid Leaks > < Fluid Leak Diagnosis

Transmission Overheats



Condition


Action


DEFINITION: Transmission overheats


Low fluid level


Inspect for leaks and repair if necessary.


Incorrect fluid


Replace the fluid with the correct fluid.


Restricted Oil Cooler Lines


•  Inspect for bent or kinked pipes
•  Inspect for pinched or kinked hoses
•  Inspect for cracks or signs of hose overheating that may cause delamination of the hose
•  Replace faulty oil cooler lines


Internal oil cooler restriction


Replace radiator assembly and fluid.


Case Assembly oil inlet filter/screen


Remove the inlet cooler line seal from the case assembly. Inspect for foreign material trapped by the case inlet filter/screen. Clean the passage to remove the foreign material from the case inlet screen. If unable to remove the foreign material, the screen will have to be removed from the case assembly and cleared manually outside of the case assembly.

 

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