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Originally Posted by jeffcoslacker
Sounds like you're a little new to car maintenance/repair...no worries, we all were at some point. That's how we learn.
Pretty much all automatic transmissions the fluid level is checked with the car at operating temp, sitting on a level surface and in PARK, engine idling.
If read with the motor off, it's going to show probably like it's overfilled by 1-2 quarts. When it's running, the fluid is in motion, pumping through the hydraulic circuits. You are reading the static level in the sump.
You need to fill it correctly and get that lower intake repaired. The bad part of the LIM gasket leak is not that it leaks externally, but usually is passing oil to coolant and vice-versa. Oil in coolant turns into an unholy mess and affects the cooling system in many ways, destroying hoses and plastic tanks of the radiator, etc, and coolant in the oil will rapidly destroy the bottom end (crank and rod bearings) and the engine will become a paperweight.
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Yes, you guys are right. When I recheck with engine running, I put those exceed fluid back.
Then I tried to find the exact leaking position. I found the wetting area start from where the drive shaft connected with transmission (left drive shaft seal), and the reddish fluid continues to drip slowly, after I cleaned the transmission pan with brake cleaner.
Is that mean probably I found the problem, and need to replace the seal? Is it a common issue with this model?
PS. Yes I am pretty new to auto maintenance. The biggest work I have done is replacing the intake gaskets on a Ford 3.8 engine. Of cuz step by step according to the service manual. Not too bad so far.
Many thanks