# Transmission Fluid Problem **URL:** \ **Category:** Maintenance/Repairs\ **Tags:** transmissions, dodge\ **Created:** [December 28, 2018, 7:26pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/transmission-fluid-problem/131556 "2018-12-28T19:26:04Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 10\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Dallis\_Sangster](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/ce7236/32.png) [@Dallis\_Sangster](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Dallis_Sangster)\ **Post date:** [December 28, 2018, 7:26pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/transmission-fluid-problem/131556/1 "2018-12-28T19:26:04Z")
``` My 2007 Dodge Charger, V6 3.5L keeps pushing the transmission fluid out of the bleeder valve. Even with the cap on. ``` ---
**Author:** ![Cavell](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/cavell/32/43396_2.png) [@Cavell](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Cavell)\ **Post date:** [December 28, 2018, 7:30pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/transmission-fluid-problem/131556/2 "2018-12-28T19:30:16Z")
You have a problem. What is fluid color? Nice red? ---
**Author:** ![bing](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/bing/32/4619_2.png) [@bing](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bing)\ **Post date:** [December 28, 2018, 7:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/transmission-fluid-problem/131556/3 "2018-12-28T19:56:34Z")
I think its time to have a transmission shop take a look. ---
**Author:** ![Mustangman](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/mustangman/32/44130_2.png) [@Mustangman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mustangman)\ **Post date:** [December 28, 2018, 8:30pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/transmission-fluid-problem/131556/4 "2018-12-28T20:30:40Z")
Transmissions don’t have bleeder valves. Is the fluid red? What does the thing you call a “bleeder valve” look like? ---
**Author:** ![Dallis\_Sangster](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/ce7236/32.png) [@Dallis\_Sangster](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Dallis_Sangster)\ **Post date:** [December 29, 2018, 1:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/transmission-fluid-problem/131556/5 "2018-12-29T13:29:39Z")
Yes the fluid is red it comes out the white spout on top of my transmission. ---
**Author:** ![tcmichnorth](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/tcmichnorth/32/25126_2.png) [@tcmichnorth](https://community.cartalk.com/u/tcmichnorth)\ **Post date:** [December 29, 2018, 2:12pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/transmission-fluid-problem/131556/6 "2018-12-29T14:12:15Z")
First thing to check is the fluid level. Did you add fluid recently? To check fluid in transmission, vehicle must be at operating temperature, running in park. Remove and wipe dipstick, if it has one, reinsert dipstick, remove and make sure the level is between full and add marks on dipstick. If you have not added fluid recently the problem may require you to bring it to a reputable transmission repair shop. ---
**Author:** ![Nevada\_545](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/nevada_545/32/41232_2.png) [@Nevada\_545](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Nevada_545)\ **Post date:** [December 29, 2018, 8:11pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/transmission-fluid-problem/131556/7 "2018-12-29T20:11:44Z")
If the transmission is over filled the fluid will purge out of the transmissions vent. You will need a service tool to check the fluid level, you can buy one at an auto parts store like O’Reilly’s Auto parts. Dorman part # 917-327 The fluid level is measured in millimeters, there is a fluid level/temperature chart that shows the proper level at any given temperature. ---
**Author:** ![shanonia](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/9de053/32.png) [@shanonia](https://community.cartalk.com/u/shanonia)\ **Post date:** [December 29, 2018, 8:38pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/transmission-fluid-problem/131556/8 "2018-12-29T20:38:13Z")
There is a procedure to check the level. See your owners manual. In my Chrysler minivans it involves a drive, then stopping with engine running, then shifting into various gears, etc. Yours may be overfilled, but use the correct procedure to find out. Don’t expect everyone who goes by the label “mechanic” to know the procedure for your particular transmission. See owners manual. ---
**Author:** ![Nevada\_545](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/nevada_545/32/41232_2.png) [@Nevada\_545](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Nevada_545)\ **Post date:** [December 30, 2018, 12:08am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/transmission-fluid-problem/131556/9 "2018-12-30T00:08:45Z")
This is what the owners manual reads; _"Automatic Transmission_ _Fluid Level Check_ _Regular automatic transmission fluid level checks are not_ _required. For this reason, the dipstick is omitted._ _If you notice fluid loss or gear shift malfunction, have_ _your authorized dealer check the transmission fluid level.Automatic Transmission_ _Fluid Level Check_ _Regular automatic transmission fluid level checks are not_ _required. For this reason, the dipstick is omitted._ _If you notice fluid loss or gear shift malfunction, have_ _your authorized dealer check the transmission fluid level._ That is why the OP must obtain the service tool. ---
**Author:** ![bing](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/bing/32/4619_2.png) [@bing](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bing)\ **Post date:** [December 30, 2018, 4:05am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/transmission-fluid-problem/131556/10 "2018-12-30T04:05:53Z")
I don’t know what that tool does but some are pretty fussy about monitoring the temp of the fluid to check the level. Reminds me I need to schedule a fluid change myself after 30K. I always hated that job so glad to have someone do it. Heh heh, notice that pesky ad is back to see what kind of wea\_pon fits you? But I’m not going there again.