[W126 Coupe] TRANSMISSION FLUID LEAK

[Dick Spellman]

Hi Soy:

I would use no additives on the transmission or engine.  If you did 
drive with greater frequency as well as a distance of 20-30 miles it 
would likely slow or stop the transmission leak.  Can't say much about 
the engine leak until you say where it's leaking from.  If it's the rear 
main seal, there's not much you can do unless and until the engine needs 
a major bit of work.  I'd just live with it if it's minimal and the rear 
main seal.

Dick

Soy Medina wrote:

> Hi,

>

> I have this slow leak coming from my transmission and it seems going out 

> through the seals. I barely used the car, about once every 5-6 weeks.

>

> There is also a slight leak from the engine.

>

> My mechanic is saying that I should used the car more often so that the 

> seals will not harden and thereby leak oil or fluid. Is this correct?

>

> Is there any way that you would suggest to reduce this leakage aside 

> from rebuilding the engine or transmission? What about oil seal 

> treatments, i.e., additives?

>

> I would appreciate any advice that you can give.

>

> Thanks and may all have a Happy New Year!

>

> Soy Medina

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