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Tranny leaking fluid or burning it


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So as of late my tranny has been losing fluid not very rapidly but every 200-300 miles ill start getting that late shifting and unwillingness to go into gear without reving up the engine, whats causing this you guys think? I can't find a leak or any wet spots anywhere ( but obviously i cant see very well on the top of the tranny) it's a C5 with 102k on it, every time i notice it i put about 1/2 - 3/4 of a quart in and no more problems for a while, this really concerns me because i hate having to rev up the engine then it flops into gear really roughly just cant be good for the internals, thanks, Brownie.
 


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Have you checked the vac modulator for fluid?
 

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On the trans. It will have a vacuum line on it. One that is probably full of tranny fluid.
 

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Alright i wasnt sure about the exact one you were talking about but i started unplugging vacuum lines and broke 2 rotted hoses off in the process, but none of them had fluid in them any ideas now? Oh and also im not getting any white smoke like that.
 

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