Re[2]: Trans Spew

[DRANCHAK@commgate.kirtland.af.mil (DRANCHAK)]

>Our 1993 100 CS encountered this problem this summer.  We were on an 7 hour 
>the right front wheel well.  It was not brakes, coolant, engine oil leaks or 
>anything you would normally expect.  Upon return home I relayed the story to my
>dealer.  He checked it out an d said that the transmission fluid was 
>OVERFILLED, causing it to leak on the exhaust system making the smoke.  He 
>said that this normally was only noticeble on long trips.Since I've had never 
>experienced this problem before, or since, I took it that my service advisor 
>had correctly identified the problem.  Does this seem plausible t o you 
>folks?
     
     Possibly, but on the 92+ 100/A6 Quattro's with automatic, you do not 
     even have the option of checking the fluid level yourself (Something I 
     would normally do before a long trip).  My wagon's original 
     transmission had a cap where the dipstick would normally be.  The 
     replacement transmission doesn't even have that.  I guess we should be 
     glad they still let us check the engine oil ourselves.
     
     Steve
     Albuquerque, NM, USA
     92 100 CSQW
     92 100 S