I was told, radiator in my car has a leak, and needs to be flushed

2004 MERCEDES BENZ 240D
57,000 MILES
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SALLY WISE
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Have causing transmission damages and that needs to be flushed. He is saying that there may be so much damages that I may need to replace the trans. @ 4000.00 plus the radiator repairs. does this correct?
Feb 13, 2012 at 5:33 PM
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FIXITMR
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what kind of leak? why did you take it to mechanic?
Feb 13, 2012 at 6:44 PM
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FIXITMR
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if transmission fluid mixed with coolant and coolant got itno transmission flushing may fix it or it may have damaged it so that it needs disassembly cleaning or replacement.
Feb 13, 2012 at 6:47 PM
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