Static transmission fluid leak at the drivers side under radiator

rrh13441

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Need some help here. I have a 2012 GmC 2500 HD LML that is fully deleted plus EGR and PVC. Recently I noticed a small leak under the drivers side up next to the radiator crossmember wher the radiator rubber mount is. I pulled the tire and wheel well cover and it appears there is transmission fluid that leaks statically. Not sure where it’s coming from. Here is a picture of that area and as you can see there is wetness on the rubber mount and the cross members. Any suggestions on what this could be?
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Ron Nielson

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There are no transmission lines/fluid on the driver's side. Maybe power steering fluid? Or just some coolant? Outside possibility it s the trans cooler leaking, but not at all likely.
 

Chevy1925

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You got a radiator leak and ill bet thats a mishimoto radiator leak (absolute junk). No full aluminum radiator stands up in these trucks. Go get a factory radiator and put it in. The plastic tanks far outlast those aluminum ones.
 

rrh13441

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You got a radiator leak and ill bet thats a mishimoto radiator leak (absolute junk). No full aluminum radiator stands up in these trucks. Go get a factory radiator and put it in. The plastic tanks far outlast those aluminum ones.

You’re correct it’s a misimoto radiator and intercooler.


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Chevy1925

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Well you beat the year or less nate figured you’d get. I was in the same boat as him lol.

Also be prepared to swap your Mishimoto radiator out in about a year or less. Anyone looking to put a Mishimoto radiator in needs to search the forums. They are junk. But anyway hope you have your issues resolved for now.