1989 Cadillac EL Dorado oil or transmission leak

CISCO2

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1989 CADILLAC ELDORADO
172,000 MILES

I replaced the radiator several months ago because it leaked. I recently saw a fluid leak under the car on the driver's side between the radiator and the engine. It appears as a hose leak. Could this be a transmission hose or an oil hose that may be causing this problem?

Sunday, July 14th, 2013 AT 12:28 PM

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OBXAUTOMEDIC

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Hello,

Ok, since it is between the Rad and Engine I would say it is a Transmission line Leaking. Take a good look at the fluid if it is Red/Pinkish then it is Transmission Fluid. Usually it's a steel line that has rusted through or is against something and rubbed through in either case the fix is to just cut through were the hole is and push a piece of rubber gas hose over the pipe and clamping. DIY Repair cost less than $10.

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Sunday, July 14th, 2013 AT 1:16 PM

CISCO2

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I didn't mention that the oil spill was more brownish than red, meaning possibly not tranny oil leak, is this possible given the location of the leak?

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Sunday, July 14th, 2013 AT 1:30 PM

OBXAUTOMEDIC

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Ok, check your tranny fluid via the dipstick and check color, if fluid is old it could look brown.

It could be if you have a remote engine oil cooler, some people will add them if they do a lot of towing and will also add a addition transmission oil cooler, both are mounted on the front of the radiator and look like small radiators.

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Sunday, July 14th, 2013 AT 8:23 PM