A/T - Excessive Sealant Between Case/Extension Housing
TSB: 05-003/062006 MX-5
2006 RX-8
A/T - SEALANT APPEARS BETWEEN CASE AND EXTENSION HOUSING - SERVICE TIP
APPLICABLE MODEL(S)/VINS
2006 MX-5 vehicles equipped with 6-Speed Automatic Transmission produced after March 10, 2006
2006 RX-8 vehicles equipped with 6-Speed Automatic Transmission
DESCRIPTION
Some vehicles with 6-speed automatic transmissions there may be what appears to be excessive sealant around the joint between the automatic transmission case and the extension housing. This is most noticed around the lower 2 bolts attaching the extension housing to the transmission case. This sealer has been applied to this area to prevent ATF seepage and is NOT a cause for concern or repair.
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