Transmission fluid in my radiator

I have transmission fluid in my radiator, why would that be? (thanks in advance for any responses)

 

Your guess is probably better than any of ours.

But out of curiosity, how is it you know there is trans fluid in your radiator?

 

you need a new radiator..... check your transmission fluid. dont drive it.
https://www.4runners.com/threads/3rd-gen-4runner-buyers-guide.630/

 

That's a good explination.

 

Thank you for sharing the info!

 

The transmission fluid is coming out of the radiator's overflow and got all over the front left shock absorber

 

Oh no! The pink milkshake!

 

This is the last thing anyone wants to find on our beloved 3rd gens

 

Your going to want to do a complete rad flush and trans flush before driving. Add an external transmission cooler instead of using the rad cooler.

 

I have just bought my 2002, my coolant reservoir was empty..Whats the best way to see if there is NO corrosion inside the rad. ? ..am thinking i should flush the rad with garden hose to see if there is clog and also flush/change transmission fluid.

 

Do not drive it at all it will destroy your transmission have it towed to a shop for repair