odorless smoke

ztim · November 7th, 2009, 12:13 PM

Would it hurt to drive about 40 miles and back on the freeway with a transmission that smokes? It has been doing this for a while and I still can't find out why it is doing the smoking. Thanks

joe_padavano · November 7th, 2009, 01:19 PM

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Originally Posted by ztim

Would it hurt to drive about 40 miles and back on the freeway with a transmission that smokes? It has been doing this for a while and I still can't find out why it is doing the smoking. Thanks

About the only way a transmission will smoke is if trans fluid is leaking onto the exhaust somewhere. This could be almost anything - overfilled trans, leaky dipstick seal, loose cooler line, or bad front or rear seal. Check the fluid level frequently. Also, there is a very small but non-zero chance that the leaking trans oil can catch fire on the exhaust.

ztim · November 7th, 2009, 01:31 PM

My guess is that it is a seal of some type. The smoke rises from the area at the base of the dip stick.

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ztim Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: SC Posts: 275	odorless smoke Would it hurt to drive about 40 miles and back on the freeway with a transmission that smokes? It has been doing this for a while and I still can't find out why it is doing the smoking. Thanks

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November 7th, 2009, 01:31 PM	#3 (permalink)
ztim Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: SC Posts: 275	My guess is that it is a seal of some type. The smoke rises from the area at the base of the dip stick.