blowing out transmission fluid

[flamejumper45]

I have a '92 XLT that has started blowing out fluid under it when I am driving on the interstate. It has 147,000 orginal miles on it. I also have noticed that if I only drive it around town I have to add fluid to it after about 2 weeks or so. Is this something that I can fix easily?

 

[rhauf]

depends on you're definition of easily. i would consider it a relatively easy fix... if you have access to a lift, as it sounds like you're trans just has a leaky seal (when the fluid is hot and under pressure, it makes its way out). the fix will require removal of the transmission.

 

[mawrazen]

If the leak is caused by venting due to overheating, you may be able to install an aux tranny fluid cooler. I had to add one to tow my boat.

I even went so far is to add an electric fan infront of the Aux tranny cooler to keep the tranny from overheating.

Good luck!