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Old 06-20-2012, 03:21 PM
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Angry Newbie! need some knowledge regarding trans cooler lines.

Ok Im New so dont beat me up over this but...... Is the trans cooler line that is hooked up to the radiator supposed to be antifreeze or Trans oil???????????? i cant seem to find a straight answer.

2005 4.8 1500 4l60e need anymore info let me know thanks

cuz its antifreeze coming out and i thought it was supposed to be TRANS OIL ONLY!!
BUt im not loosing coolant nor trans oil sooo??
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It's transmission fluid in the small metal lines, you must have a crack in the plastic side cap of the radiator around the trans lines.
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Only trans oil goes into and out of those metal trans lines into the radiator. If coolant is coming out of those lines then there is a leak. Is there coolant in your trans oil or vice versa?
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If there is coolant coming out of the trans line ports on the radiator, leave the vehicle off. Aside from heat, that's the easiest way to kill your trans. You need to replace the radiator and flush the transmission at a minimum.
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so I was thinking about just putting a tru cool in there instead off replacing the whole radiator, and just plug the holes up.. how will i go about installing one?
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Lots of info here. https://www.performancetrucks.net/fo...thread-470284/

If you have any questions after reading that, ask away!
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