tranny leak

[raycow]

Thick oil won't really hurt anything other than making the tranny hard to shift when it is cold. However, any oil that is thin enough to pour will still find any leaks that you have.

The tranny doesn't have a front seal, just a slinger. Most leaks are between the bearing retainer and the case, where there should be a paper gasket. One in a thousand will leak where the cluster shaft goes through the case. Front end leaks should be fixed as soon as possible because there is a slight risk that the oil will creep along the shaft and get to the clutch disc.

Ray