I own a 2002 dodge neon that has transmission fluid running out of my overflow resevoir for my antifreeze. What could cause this to happen and how can you fix it?
the transmission cooler located in the radiator you will either have to replace the radiator and flush the system or install a large auxillary cooler which will by-pass the one in the radiator.Either way you will need to flush the cooling system and may need to replace the hoses as well because trans fluid will cause them to become soft and rupture.
It's probably not transmission fluid. Some antifreeze is pink. Is your car running hot?
Happened to me. The cooler for the transmission is part of the radiator. If the transmission cooler leaks into the radiator the fluid will be pink/milky. You need a new radiator and and transmission flush/filter. And while you are at it, look at the hoses, thermostat, belt and water pump. The cost of parts is usually low compared to labor. Just do it all at once. DONT drive the car until you get this fixed. Water in the transmission will ruin it. Transmission fluid in the radiator won't do any harm though.
Check fluid level in your master brake cylinder under hood,add if it's low.
