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Old 07-18-2019, 09:39 PM
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Have a fluid leak,the fluid is almost clear with a slight tan tint,and coming from the transmission area,could it be transmission,anyone know the color of transmission fluid in these

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Sounds like transmission fluid.

A leak around the mechatronic sleeve is common.

That is where the wiring exit the transmission
 
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Originally Posted by meirion1
Sounds like transmission fluid.

A leak around the mechatronic sleeve is common.

That is where the wiring exit the transmission
trying to find out what type of fluid to add that's same as factory,i know you are not to mix fluids,any info?

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Originally Posted by goldgun
trying to find out what type of fluid to add that's same as factory,i know you are not to mix fluids,any info?

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Lifeguard 6 is OEM spec. Sounds like what you have.
 
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i checked online and it says lifeguard 6 is for BMW
 
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i checked online and it says lifeguard 6 is for BMW
And Jaguar... if you have the 6HP26 transmission
 
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And Jaguar... if you have the 6HP26 transmission
Yes I saw that when I looked closer,thanks for the info
 
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Mercon S P is the same stuff, with red coloring added, at a.much cheaper price.
 
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