Finding the leak in the line can be tricky. If these lines get damaged in anyway, your WRX is going to leak transmission fluid. They allow the transmission fluid to be cooled off. There are lines that connect your transmission to the radiator.
#2002 WRX TRANSMISSION FLUID CRACK#
If the torque converter has developed a crack or has internal damage, transmission fluid will leak from it. Is it loose or stripped?Īs the torque converter spins, it pumps transmission fluid into the main part of the Subaru WRX’s transmission. If they weren’t properly torqued, then tightening them would definitely fix the leak.Īlso, look at the drain plug bolt (if applicable). Or, it could have been damaged if you’ve recently had your transmission fluid changed.Īnother thing to look for, particularly if you’ve recently had your transmission fluid changed, is the bolts that connect the pan to your WRX’s transmission. The gasket can get brittle with enough time and heat applied to it. The transmission gasket is another point where the transmission can leak a lot of fluid in a short amount of time. Eventually a rock or other type of road hazard can damage it to the point that is no longer sealed. The transmission pan takes a lot of abuse over the years. Here are some of the most common places that your Subaru WRX may leak transmission fluid from. You should still deal with it right away. If your WRX is slowly leaking transmission fluid from the pan directly onto the ground, the transmission leak is as serious as when it leaks onto the exhaust. Here’s a great resource on ATF flammability. Thankfully, this scenario usually happens only while towing or if the transmission has been overfilled. If it is leaking there (usually out the dipstick) it should be dealt with immediately. Unlike oil, transmission fluid is flammable, and will flash if it hits the exhaust manifold. If you let too much transmission fluid leak, the transmission will begin to slip, which can quickly cause long term damage. If you’ve found red fluid under your Subaru WRX, you probably have a transmission leak.