1998 Dodge Intrepid Tranny Fluid loss

1998 DODGE INTREPID
135,000 MILES • 6 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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LISAMICGG
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I drove my 1998 dodge Intrepid with a tranny fluid leak for a month. Added fluid as needed. Just figured out that it was a leak into the ATF cooler in the radiator. Will replacing the radiator and flushing the tranny solve my problem?
Feb 18, 2011 at 8:02 PM
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PROTECH1980
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That is first step I would do in the shop, how is the car shifting? any problems? If you caught it quick enough you should be alright, make sure you flush the trans with a flush machine, not just a drain and refill, to push all that fluid out and replace with new. Also flush WHOLE cooling system well. Hope this helps
Feb 18, 2011 at 8:32 PM
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LISAMICGG
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Car was shifting ok as long as I kept the tranny fluid level up. Mechanic is actually doing all the work.
Feb 18, 2011 at 8:50 PM
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PROTECH1980
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Ya, I think you will be in good shape, let me know how it go's.
Feb 18, 2011 at 8:55 PM
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LISAMICGG
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Thanks for your advise and putting me a little at ease. Will let you know how the repair goes tommorrow.
Feb 18, 2011 at 9:02 PM
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PROTECH1980
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Your welcome
Feb 18, 2011 at 9:05 PM