1997 Other Chevrolet Models I left my truck sitting for 12 d

Tiny
NCRITCHLOW1
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  • 1997 CHEVROLET
  • 6 CYL
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 140,056 MILES
First, I love this site thank you! My c/k class 1500 Chevy truck got a new engine at 126,000 mile mark. I bought the truck through a private owner and for the last 4 years has been working great other then the engine. But I went on vacation for 12 days and about 5 days ago I came back and found a fresh puddle of deep red fluid which matched the transmission dip stick about a hand palm size big. My fluid level was o.K when I drove it home about 3 hours away and again the next day when my engine was running warm ( 210 on the gage) but, then the next day when cool the level appeared low.
With no leaks noticed, and no indicator lights what am I looking at? Thank you !
Sunday, July 11th, 2010 AT 7:01 PM

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Tiny
MHPAUTOS
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HI there,

Thank you for the donation,

Correct the oil level and wash down the trans as best you can, clean well around the pan as well, take car for a good drive and then inspect around the transmission for any fresh leaks, report here what you find.

Mark (mhpautos)
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Monday, July 12th, 2010 AT 1:39 AM

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