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Tiny
KDMHNL2007
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I have a 2000 Toyota Camry with 61,000 miles. Just recently noticed transmission fluid leak. Slow leak but constance. I took it to the gas station mechanic down the street and he put an additive that has a good success rate to stop the leak but not a sure fire solution. I regularly service my vehicle every 3000 miles. What could be the problem? The mechanic said that if the additive does not work than the trans might need to be overhauled. Could it be something else?

Thank you.
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Sunday, October 21st, 2007 AT 6:59 PM

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Tiny
MHPAUTOS
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Hi there,

These fixes in a can can do more harm than good. What they do is swell the seal so it takes up for a short while then it will start to leak even worse. But the problem is that all the seals may be affected, then you may be up for a big repair job. Quite often on these front wheel drive cars the drive shaft seal will leak this is about a 3/4 Hr job and the seal is not expensive. If the leak it from the bell housing (internal) then the converter seal may be leaking and the box will have to be removed. If the drive shaft seals are leaking (more than likely) this will be very easy to see with the car on a hoist.

Mark (mhpautos)
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Sunday, October 21st, 2007 AT 8:47 PM
Tiny
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Yes any of these "repairs in a can" are a waste of money and sometimes can cause more problems.

Yes as stated above the output shaft seals tend to leak on these. Another problem with all toyota fwd vehicles is that the bolts on the trans pan come loose over time and cause the pan gasket to leak.
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Monday, October 22nd, 2007 AT 10:27 PM

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