Can I Put Brake Fluid in my Transmission to Stop the Fluid from Leaking?

Written by Piyush Jain
on Jan 29, 2011

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on Sep 17, 2021

white car with leaking fluid near its tire

No. Adding brake fluid to your transmission is a bad idea. It can damage your vehicle, leading to more expensive repairs. Don't do it!

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Can I Put Brake Fluid in my Transmission to Stop the Fluid from Leaking?

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