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1988 Mercedes Benz 190e Repair Question


Topics covered: Radiator, Gas, Oil leak.
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Asked on January 30, 2009

1988 Mercedes Benz 190e Tranny Leak into radiator.

Transmission problem
1988 Mercedes Benz 190e 6 cyl Two Wheel Drive Automatic 180000 miles

I have a small tranny oil leak that leaks into my radiator. what does that mean? Do I need a new tranny? or is it a gasket problem.
Avatar Asked by MikylaPowell

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Replied on January 30, 2009



Hello,

No, you will need a radiator. The tranny fluid is cooled by the radiator. There are 2 lines that go into the radiator into a tank that cools it. The tank has most likely cracked for some reason and is leaking the tranny fluid into the coolant.

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