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globe216
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Jul 22, 2009, 1:12 AM
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Leaking Transmission
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Year:1998
Make:Saturn
Model:SL2
Engine:1.9L
Mileage:94,803
My car has been leaking transmission fluid lately. I took it to a shop last week, they changed the transmission fluid and filter but it still leaks. So I took it back today and they told me there are two hoses that run from the radiator to the transmission that are leaking. They said they are about $35 each and they would wave the labor.They warned me the radiator could be damaged in the process. Have I been ripped off, or is it typical to fix a transmission leak by changing the filter and adding more fluid. Perhaps they were just being lazy? Any advice would be helpful as I don't want to jump to conclusions.
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Hammer Time
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Jul 22, 2009, 2:26 AM
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Re: Leaking Transmission
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They likely just didn't look close enough the first time when they changed the pan gasket. They saw one leak at the pan and didn't look any further for other leaks. Everything they say makes sense and the price is cheap enough.
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Sidom
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Jul 22, 2009, 1:40 PM
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On most tranny's the pan is a common area to leak. Yours doesn't have an oil pan (does have a valve body pan on top) & uses a oil filter similar to an engine oil filter.... Since it was leaking before the service then damaging the cooler line hoses during a fluid exchange is really moot.
Normally you won't damage a radiator changing the hoses but in some cases the fitting at the radiator can leak & in that case the rad would have to be replaced..... Sound like they may not but 100% sure and are covering their bases, and if the rad is leaking, you would want to change the old hoses anyway....kinda like buying new shoes & using the old laces...
Look at it this way.... You did need the service, you had the leak before & they are giving you a break on the labor on the hoses..... Other than missing the orginal leak, sounds like they're takin care of you........Hey we're all human.....
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globe216
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Jul 27, 2009, 4:33 AM
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Is it typical to attempt to fix a leak by changing the filter and adding more fluid? They were aware that I wanted two leaks fixed, I even created an illustration that indicated where the leaks were coming from before any work was done. Thanks for you time.
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Hammer Time
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Jul 27, 2009, 5:41 AM
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If you showed them where the leaks were, then they don't have much excuse for missing them but in the end, you still ended up repairing the same 2 leaks so you are in the same position as if they did them both the first time. You didn't pay much of anything for the repairs.
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(This post was edited by Hammer Time on Jul 27, 2009, 5:42 AM)
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