2001 Chevy Prizm transmission

2001 CHEVROLET PRIZM
116,000 MILES • 4 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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123BOYGAME
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I recently refill my transmission fluid and check the dipstick to see if its still full but the oil is below cool, can u tell wats wrong, like any leakage or so.
Nov 5, 2009 at 5:52 PM
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MMPRINCE4000
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You must fill with engine running and check the level with engine running (in Park).

Possible leaks could be at the oil cooler lines to radiator, check the coolant for any red fluid contamination, which would indicate a ruptured oil cooler in radiator.
Nov 9, 2009 at 9:08 AM
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