Q: Transmission additive to stop pump seal leak I don't want to spend $750 on repairs will a transmission stop leak fix it
I have a transmission pump seal leak And I've got a Price from aamco For $1000 then a Price from Another place for $750 I don't want to spend that much can I use transmission stop leak to fix the leak
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You can certainly use transmission stop leak, however depending on how bad the leak is or the amount of pressure coming from the leak, this may be only a temporary fix. I would suggest having a professional from YourMechanic come to your location to take a look at the vehicle.
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