2001 Ford Windstar OIL LEAKS

2001 FORD WINDSTAR
238 MILES • 6 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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JAMIE76
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My transmissions been sleeping for about 5 days, Check my fluid it had some in it, I'm leaking oil from the bottom of my van,
And 2 different places on the manifold.
I check my trans fluid today Wednesday the 23rd, I had black oil in my transmission fluid....What does that mean?
Aug 13, 2014 at 10:11 AM
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SATURNTECH9
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It means the fluid hasnt been changed in a long time and its probably burnt.
Aug 13, 2014 at 12:25 PM
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