oil like substance came out

1994 CHEVROLET SILVERADO
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PHI HILL
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I disconnected a hose from my raidator and a oil like substance came out. Why does my radiator have this substance? Oil like substance came the bottom radiator hose.. That hose was connected to the engine block
May 10, 2012 at 6:09 PM
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DOCFIXIT
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Yes, that is transmission fluid, refill after the repair is complete.
May 10, 2012 at 6:11 PM
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DJCL
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Was it the lower radiator hose or a steel line the transmission oil cooler ?
May 10, 2012 at 6:19 PM
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