Automatic Transmission Problem

Asked by GaletonLiberty Mar 01, 2020 at 12:09 PM about the 2001 Mitsubishi Montero Sport XLS 4WD

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

2001 Mitsubishi Montero Sport XLS with 3.0 liter.  Automatic.   Just replaced the Transmission Filter and filled with Correct transmission fluid with 1 quart being Rislone Stop Leak with Correct Mitsubishi Transmission Fluid.  190k on vehicle.  Could not tell where original leak was but after my work, it appears that the transmission fluid is leaking up front below the pulleys on the passenger side.  What is there that is Transmission Related.  I am going to buy a manual but wanted a little direction.  

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THERE IS A SEAL BETWEEN THE ENGINE AND THE TRANSMISSION. DO NO USE STOP LEAK. IT WILL NOT TAKE CARE OF THE PROBLEM.

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