84 300D. Several weeks ago, I checked the ATF level and found it low. I added 4 ounces, drove it some and checked it again. I ended up adding 12 ounces. My problem now is that ATF drips from the trans. while the car is running. I spent a long time under the car today, with the engine running to see from where the drips are coming. I was hoping it was a bad pan gasket, as I am about to do a fluid/filter change. No such luck. The drips are coming from above the pan. The ATF is coming from somewhere above the gasket and is at a location between the green modulator valve and the middle pan bolt on the driver side.

I was careful not to overfill. I do not know if the drips are related to the additional fluid, but I never noticed the red ATF spots under the car before this time and I consistently check for fluid leaks.

Anyone have any ideas? Thanks for any replies.

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Bruce

73 220D (never left Germany)
81 300D (totaled)
84 300D (Purchased '03, sold '17)
85 300SD (purchased 10/01/03)