volvo s40 20ltr auto trans, and it leaking fluid from the auto trans cooling system.

Asked by starman2112 Jun 23, 2013 at 03:51 AM

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

my s40 is leaking auto fluid from around the rad ,. but i can see if its coming from it but it running down a small plastic pipe the left of the rad,. is this a common fault and can anyone tell if it a big job

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Sounds like the transmission cooling line. Hopefully that is all it is, in which case it is a fairly simple straightforward fix. If it is internal to the rad, it can get pricey. Best to have it diagnosed properly.

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You're very welcome. Hopefully it is just the fitting came loose. Cheap and easy.

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