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Transaxle Fluid Contamination

TRANSAXLE FLUID CONTAMINATION
If the transaxle fluid is milky pink in color, it is possible that there has been a transaxle oil cooler leak and the transaxle fluid is contaminated with engine coolant. If this condition exists, drain and fill the transaxle fluid and the engine coolant and replace the following components:
- Radiator
- Cooler lines
- Torque converter
- Valve body and solenoids
- Clutch pistons
- Clutch plates
- Suction filter
- Pressure filter
- Gasket, seals, O-rings (automatic transaxle gasket/seal kit)