Q: Why transmission fluid is leaking from a bolt from my pan
why is transmission fluid is leaking from the bolt from the transmission pan My car has an automatic transmission.
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Hi There, It sounds like the transmission drain plug bolt may be loose, missing the gasket ring or potentially have stripped threads causing it to leak transmission fluid. I would suggest having a professional from YourMechanic come to your location to take a look at your transmission pan to determine what may be causing it to leak.
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