Transmission leak

[JEG]

So I noticed a seep where the transmission and engine connect. I cleaned it up got under there with a white napkin and wiped a red liquid off after taking it for a drive. I brought it to the dealership and explained what I did and after they looked at it they told me they didn't see a leak. I'm just wondering if the dealership is trying to fuck me over or is this not look like it a issue on a truck with 37,000 miles.

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[P. A. Schilke]

So I noticed a seep where the transmission and engine connect. I cleaned it up got under there with a white napkin and wiped a red liquid off after taking it for a drive. I brought it to the dealership and explained what I did and after they looked at it they told me they didn't see a leak. I'm just wondering if the dealership is trying to fuck me over or is this not look like it a issue on a truck with 37,000 miles.

Hi Josh,

It was a mistake to clean it up and not surprising the dealer said no leak...Also, if it was a bad leak, the fluid would appear again on the drive to the dealer, so must be a very slow weep. Drive it and keep an eye on that area and when the fluid reappears, take it to the dealer untouched for them to investigate. I do not know if the dealer is reliable or not but do understand their response to a cleaned up area with no sign of a leak. I hope the weep does not recur.

Best,
Phil

 

[JJG]

So I noticed a seep where the transmission and engine connect. I cleaned it up got under there with a white napkin and wiped a red liquid off after taking it for a drive. I brought it to the dealership and explained what I did and after they looked at it they told me they didn't see a leak. I'm just wondering if the dealership is trying to fuck me over or is this not look like it a issue on a truck with 37,000 miles.

I was once told by a dealer that if it wasnt hitting the floor its not considered a leak. This was when the valve covers on my 2000 Ranger were seeping oil onto the exhaust manifolds…..
So just let it build up for a few days so its nice and oily for them!

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