If you continue to drive your vehicle with the transmission fluid leak, you risk the chance of running the transmission dry and damaging the transmission. You won’t damage it on the first day that it’s leaking so head to a qualified mechanic or repair shop fast.
What are the signs of a transmission leak?
How to Tell If Your Transmission Is Leaking Fluid
What does it smell like when your transmission goes out?
#3 Burning Smell
Fresh transmission fluid tends to smell sweet or tart. When that smell turns burnt, your transmission fluid has broken down and the system is burning too hot, leading to an increase in friction and corrosive activity in the engine.