Q: Fluid leaking onto garage floor

asked by on August 09, 2016

The transmission in my SUV had a leak so I took it to the dealership. They told me the level is fine and that no additional fluid was needed, even though it has been leaking onto the garage floor. Even though it was a minimal amount of fluid, it seems to me that they should have added some to replace what had been lost. Should I be concerned about driving now and what step should I take next to get this fixed?

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