12-17-2012, 10:53 PM | #1 |
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Reddish/Pink oil leaking around my oil filter and cooler area
Can anyone please ID what this fluid is and where it's likely coming from?
I've got a 2010 LS3. It's been sitting in the garage since mid-Oct and I've started it once. You can see where it's wetted the oil pan and tranny housing. There's also some drips on the small, black cross member. Thanks...
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12-18-2012, 10:09 AM | #2 |
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It looks like transmission fluid to me. Check the gasket around the pan.
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12-18-2012, 11:43 AM | #3 |
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I'd agree with this, I see a drip on your oil cooler lines so I'd think ther leak wouldn't be the pan gasket but higher, check all cooling lines and fittings
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12-18-2012, 03:18 PM | #4 |
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I've got the LS3 manual 6 speed, so I didn't think it has a transmission pan. If it is the transmission, then where is the reservoir for the tranny oil? I know it shares the same fluid as the brake, but the brake fluid is clear.
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12-18-2012, 03:22 PM | #5 |
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Your manual 6 speed trans has a oil cooler that is built into the radiator.
Check the lines for tightness all the way from the trans to the front,that is what is leaking.
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12-18-2012, 04:52 PM | #6 |
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Your Transmission is sealed. The access is on the top of the tranny for fluid change(adding). Only the clutch shares the brake fluid reservoir.
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Dex-cool?
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Where's the tranny fluid access point?
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Honestly, I think you have a leak around your oil cooler. The cooler is next to the oil filter and it uses coolant from the radiator. Check the cooling lines for leaks and the cooler itself. I believe there is a TSB on a leaking oil cooler anyways.
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On a side note, are those magnets meant to capture shavings? Does it work?
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Yes, they are. Don't know yet since I only installed them last year. Will report when I do an oil change next year.
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still under warranty? take it to the dealer Ide say.
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