1986 Oldsmobile 88 Transmission

1986 OLDSMOBILE 88
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EWILKINS
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Transmission problem
1986 Oldsmobile 88 6 cyl Four Wheel Drive Automatic

What is it when the car is not pulling and is smoking but when you put transmission fluid in it it works and pulls
Jul 12, 2010 at 12:19 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Is there a trans leak? It sounds like ATF is leaking on to the exhaust, smoking, and the level in the trans is too low until you add to it.

Let me know if you can see any leaks.

Joe
Aug 13, 2010 at 9:31 PM
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