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four.runner Nov 3, 2004 12:48 PM

Leaking automatic?
 
I was just under my truck (2gen 3.0 auto), and noticed that I have developed a transmission fluid leak. I had driven it for about 15 minutes before I checked, and it seemed to be shifting fine and whatnot. I can't really figure out exactly where it is leaking from.....does the auto tranny have a gasket?
It seems like it is leaking from the very front of the transmission houseing. The drain plug is secure, and there is nothing obvious around that.
I just filled it up again with auto fluid, and my buddy reccomended some stop leak fluid........so I put that in there too. Has anyone else run into this?
Any input would be apprecaited.
Thanks
Mark

Flygtenstein Nov 3, 2004 02:24 PM

As a shot in the dark, are you sure it is ATF and not oil? My 3.0 and auto leaked from the rear main seal on the engine.

four.runner Nov 3, 2004 02:52 PM

Umm, I am not intirely sure to be truthful. It is too dark/cold right now to check.....but tomorrow I will pull it into the shop and make sure. I know that this is definitely a new developement though. Due to me pouring new ATF fluid in.....the dipstick won't give me an accurate reading.....but I had to drive it home from my girlfriend's house, and it was running perfectly. Who knows....
Tomorrow I will rip off the front skid plate, and maybe the tires...see if I can't find the exactly place its leaking from.
Thanks.
Mark

hospersc Nov 3, 2004 03:20 PM

I ran into the same problem with mine 190,000mi now. I put some stop leak in mine and the issue went away.

mudflinger Mar 8, 2009 12:02 AM

Could be front seal in tranny . Its about 8 bucks ,but you will have to spit engine or tranny to fix.

mt_goat Mar 8, 2009 08:15 AM

I hope he's got if figured out now that its 5 years later. :hillbill: But you never know LOL.


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