2000 Chevy Monte Carlo leaking pink fluid

2000 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO
85,000 MILES • V8 • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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ILACHRISTIAN
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noticed fluid under auto, looked under auto, fluid leaking close to front passenger tire, wipe up oil, the color on the rag was pink. would this be the transmission or coolant
Jul 19, 2009 at 7:59 PM
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RASMATAZ
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That color represents tranny fluid-check around the pan and extention rear housing seal
Jul 19, 2009 at 8:03 PM
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DANAUTHIER
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GM's Dex-Cool fluid can sometimes appear pink, your water pump is also on the right or passingers side of the vehicle. Check the coolant level, inspect the coolant hoses and tubes. You should also pressure check your cooling system.
The Gm 3.4's are know for the intake gaskets leaking. The coolant will leak to the ends of the engine. When it get severe engough to run down the engine and drip on the ground this is sometimes miss diagnosed as a water pump, when it runs down the passingers side of the block. So if do verify that it is a coolant leak, both are a possiblity.
Jul 19, 2009 at 8:23 PM
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