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Nope not at all, matter of fact had a transmission flush last year.. first one at 140k miles (late I know) but the shop didnt make any mention of the fluid being a different color.eieio wrote:it would depend on the extent of the leakage (rupture), and whether or not the radiator cap was on or not
with the cap on (system sealed), it would reduce the flow draining
was the trans fluid "milky" or "milk shake" in appearance?
if not, you're probably fine
eieio wrote:the internal cooler in the radiator does cool the trans fluid, and also helps the trans fluid get up to operating temp by warming it when cold
most cars & trucks rely solely on this system, and have no external cooler
our trucks have the external cooler added to aid cooling, especially under towing loads
both is good, but in most circumstances, not essential
what year is your truck, mileage, owned since new?
Next thing to check will be the u joints, I appreciate your quick response. I probably wont have a chance to check the u joints today but probably sometime this week. Ill let you know what i find.eieio wrote:regarding the shudder, maybe it's a vibration?
have you checked your drive shaft u-joints and wheel bearings?