Tranny fluid leak/ tranny slipped into neutral

Mar 25, 2016 | 09:58 AM

havok209

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'18 GLS 63

Tranny fluid leak/ tranny slipped into neutral

Been slipping into neutral on me a few times under uphill acceleration last couple days. This morning there was a puddle in the driveway and again after a short drive this morning. Just bought the car 4 days ago knowing it was going to need work.

What am I looking at as far as potential causes, repair, and damage done to tranny?

It's my first MB so any help is appreciated. Thanks

Mar 25, 2016 | 10:07 AM

Dublinoh

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For others to help you...model and year, can you have someone check for codes? Welcome to the forum.

Mar 25, 2016 | 10:13 AM

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For others to help you...model and year, can you have someone check for codes? Welcome to the forum.

04. E55. Nothing too crazy or specific. Also as soon as I get more time, gonna look into a STAR.

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Mar 25, 2016 | 10:41 AM

Hulk

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Don't drive around with low fluid as you can damage the trans. Check the pilot bushing aka 13 pin connector, that's where leaks usually are but a puddle as you say is lot. Get a trans oil dipstick ans see where you are at

Mar 25, 2016 | 10:56 AM

havok209

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That was my concern about causing damage. It's at the shop to get the some stuff done I don't have time to do. The owner/mechanic has an E55 himself. He said he'd check it out. Just trying to get a bit of an idea on what to expect. I'll get an oil dipstick for sure.

Mar 26, 2016 | 12:39 AM

Rocman8

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E55

best case = 13 pin connector leak
worse case = trans front pump leak

Mar 29, 2016 | 06:12 AM

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Turned out to be the bottom of the two lines that run into the radiator. I went ahead and just installed an external one. All is well now. Thanks gents.