why is there coolant by my transmission

1999 CHEVROLET LUMINA
2,000 MILES
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BETTYBOOP4662
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coolant is leaking from bottom of transmission thats what it looks like anyway does this mean that coolant is in transmission after we flushed the radiator it started losing coolant
Oct 15, 2011 at 10:59 AM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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No coolant goes to the transmission so it must be running down the engine and getting on the transmission. Check hoses, heater hoses, freeze plugs, and check around the cylinder head for leaks.
Oct 15, 2011 at 11:02 AM
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