Transmission fluid leak

2001 SATURN SL2
240,000 MILES • 1.9L • 4 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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PIGEON 56
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My transmission is leaking. Assumed it was the spin on filter so I replaced it leaking more than before. Also, had two episodes of reverse slam. Seems to shift other gears fine but sometimes hesitates if using passing gear. Your thoughts?
May 15, 2019 at 11:12 PM
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ASEMASTER6371
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Good morning,

The first thing I would do is to go to a car wash and clean the transmission off of all fluid. Then run the car to pinpoint the leak. It sounds like a possible cooler line leaking.

As far as the slam, it could be from the fluid being low. Otherwise, I would replace the fluid with new fluid.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/automatic-transmission-problems

Roy
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May 15, 2019 at 11:37 PM
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