Transmission Fluid Leak in Hillsboro, KS
The short answer
Red or brown fluid under the middle or front of your vehicle is often transmission fluid, and fixing the leak early costs far less than the damage low fluid causes.
You back out of the shed on a harvest morning and notice a reddish spot on the concrete right where the truck sat, smaller than a dinner plate but definitely new. A transmission needs the right amount of fluid to shift and stay cool, so bring it in, or we will come and get it.
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Text us which onesHow we fix a transmission fluid leak at Moxie
We find where it is really coming from. Fluid runs along the underside before it drips, so the spot on your driveway is only the starting clue.
We fix the leak, not just the level. That might be a pan gasket, a seal or a cooler line, and we refill with the fluid your transmission calls for.
We check that low fluid has not done harm. If the fluid looks burnt or the shifting has changed, we tell you before you pay for anything more.
We see drivers from across Marion, Harvey, McPherson, Chase and Lyon Counties, and every one of them gets the findings and the price before we start.
Why Hillsboro brings a transmission leak to Moxie
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We find the real source
We trace the leak to where it starts, so you are not paying for a part that was never leaking.
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Warranty in writing
Most repairs carry the NAPA 24/24 nationwide warranty for 24 months or 24,000 miles, and engine and transmission work carries Moxie's own one-year warranty. We tell you which one covers your repair before any work starts.
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An ASE-certified technician
Our technician is ASE certified in engine repair, automatic transmissions and drivetrains, and Moxie pays for ASE testing for the whole team.
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We come and get it
Pickup and delivery is free within 40 miles of the shop, which covers McPherson, Newton and Hesston.
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Can I keep driving?
Short trips, if the level is good and it shifts normally.
A small drip is not an emergency, but a transmission that runs low on fluid can overheat and damage itself quickly. If your vehicle has a transmission dipstick, check the level and keep an eye on the drips. If it is dripping steadily, the spot is growing, or the shifting has changed, stop driving it and let us come and get it.
Stop driving and call us if
- Fluid is pouring or dripping steadily, not just spotting
- It slips, shifts late or will not go into gear
- You smell burning, or see smoke from under the vehicle
- A transmission warning light comes on
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What makes transmissions leak around here
- A pan gasket that has hardened and cracked with age and heat
- Cooler lines that rust or rub through, especially after winters of road salt
- Worn seals where the axles or driveshaft meet the transmission
- A pan dented by rocks or a high center in a field
- A loose fill or drain plug after earlier service
- Overfilling, which can push fluid out through the vent
How we diagnose a transmission fluid leak in Hillsboro
- We confirm it is transmission fluid, since power steering fluid and some coolants can look similar.
- We clean the area and trace the leak to its source, because fluid runs along the underside and drips far from where it starts.
- We check the fluid level and condition to see whether the leak has already done harm.
- We check the cooler lines, the pan, the seals and the plugs.
- Then we tell you what is leaking, what it costs, and whether anything else needs attention.
A transmission fluid leak across five Kansas counties
We look after drivers across Marion County, Harvey County, McPherson County, Chase County and Lyon County, with free pickup and delivery within 40 road miles of 611 Orchard Dr, Hillsboro.
Transmission leak questions we hear every week
How can I tell transmission fluid from other leaks?
Transmission fluid is usually red or pink when fresh and turns brown as it ages, and it feels oily. Engine oil is amber to black, and coolant is often green, orange or pink with a sweet smell. Some power steering fluid is red too, so text us a photo and tell us where it dripped.
Is a transmission fluid leak expensive to fix?
Most leaks are fixed with a gasket, a seal or a line, which costs far less than repairing a transmission that ran low. The price depends on where the leak is and how much has to come apart to reach it. We give you a real number before any work starts.
Can I just keep adding fluid?
You can for a short time to get it to us, as long as you use the fluid your owner's manual calls for, because the wrong fluid can cause shifting problems of its own. Topping up does not stop the leak, and a leak rarely stays small.