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transmission fluid smell at idle
Andy.J, I have not checked the line but I will. Pardon all the questions, but does the smell not indicate the PTU getting hot? If it is just a fluid change and hew hose I would be very happy.- Lamar Clark
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transmission fluid smell at idle
OK, from everything I have read regarding the smell I am experiencing at stop lights I believe it is from the PTU. I have looked under the Exp and there is a small amount of residue on the bottom of the PTU, but it is dry and looks like it has been for a while. My plan is to suction the old...- Lamar Clark
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transmission fluid smell at idle
Thanks for the welcome peterk9. There is no leak spot in the garage where it always sits. After the tip from thefranchise713 (thanks for the tip BTW) I did some research and it appears the build date make our explorer fall into that category. I have did a quick check and it appears my...- Lamar Clark
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transmission fluid smell at idle
What is PTU fluid? I looked the engine and trans over and the only sign of any leakage was on the plastic cover on the trans. It wasn't wet but did have a layer of fluid covered with road grime.- Lamar Clark
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transmission fluid smell at idle
I have a 2013 Explorer sport, and am getting a transmission fluid smell inside the cabin periodically when stopped. The smell started about 2 weeks ago during a snow. Me and the family was driving around looking at the scenery (was driving in snow mode), stopped to take some pictures and when...- Lamar Clark
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