If trans fluid is leaking, should i NOT replace fluid
I took my Lc to a trans shop to get the fluid changed, they said because there is trans fluid leaking between the trans and engine similar to this picture
that i shouldn't get the transfluid changed because it could cause problems. The trans fluid is a dark red kinda rusty color.
Should i go ahead and get it changed or should i leave it be?
Just do a drain/refill (or three) yourself, rather than a "flush" at somewhere like Jiffy Lube (Barf!). I believe there is consensus here that there's less chance of damage to old seals, etc. that way.
FWIW, the picture you show is not transmission fluid. That is oil leaking down from either the rear main seal or the oil pan arch seal. You need to make sure where the leak is coming from and what it is. They could be feed you some bull. Oil seepage (if that is what it is) in this area is pretty common, and if it's not enough to drip on the floor and bother you, I wouldn't horse with unless it gets worse. If you indeed have a leak in the transmission, changing with new fluid may exaserbate the leak, but not changing the fluid is retarded. What are you going to do, drive around on old fluid until the tranny grenades? Again you need to determine the source and extent of the leak, and then you can make a better decision on what to do.
the guy had me go under the lc and see for myself. it was leaking trans fluid between the engine and transmission like it looks like in the pic. It isn't dripping just kind of ....sweating i suppose. I guess i'll change the trans fluid then.
