Hi
I'm chasing a minor oil leak, not sure if its motor or gear oil (have a cold and cannot smell), and trying to find out why all gears are hard when the transmission is cold.
I washed the bottom of the engine last night, drove today and went to check. There was one drop coming from where the transmission meets the engine, right next to where the flywheel opening is.
I removed the transmission's fill plug and was surprised to hear a "hiss" which indicated that it was pressurized. That would explain the leak (if its gear oil).
It happened once to me on my AWD Sienna where the rear diff was leaking, dealer wanted to change all 3 seals for about $800. I found that the vent was stuck close causing it to build pressure when it got hot. Cleaned the vent and the leak went away.
So, does this transmission have a vent? Where?
I'm chasing a minor oil leak, not sure if its motor or gear oil (have a cold and cannot smell), and trying to find out why all gears are hard when the transmission is cold.
I washed the bottom of the engine last night, drove today and went to check. There was one drop coming from where the transmission meets the engine, right next to where the flywheel opening is.
I removed the transmission's fill plug and was surprised to hear a "hiss" which indicated that it was pressurized. That would explain the leak (if its gear oil).
It happened once to me on my AWD Sienna where the rear diff was leaking, dealer wanted to change all 3 seals for about $800. I found that the vent was stuck close causing it to build pressure when it got hot. Cleaned the vent and the leak went away.
So, does this transmission have a vent? Where?