Symptoms of Water Ingress in Automatic Transmission?
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Automatic transmission water ingress symptoms are as follows: Mild water ingress: Partial rusting of screws inside the transmission. It is recommended to replace seals, gaskets, and other components to extend service life, along with changing the transmission fluid and differential oil. Moderate water ingress: White deposits appear in the oil pan. When oil mixes with water, it forms a white emulsion that adheres to the oil pan. The presence of such deposits indicates moderate water ingress in the transmission. Seals, gaskets, and other components as well as transmission fluid and differential oil must be completely replaced. Severe water ingress: Can be determined by the color and viscosity of the transmission fluid. Water ingress in automatic transmissions can corrode steel screws inside the transmission, necessitating immediate inspection and repair. Similar to moderate water ingress, but in severe cases, the sprocket may also need replacement.