th400 pushing fluid out of dipstick dripping onto engine

[mistaake]

Did this for the first time about a month ago (terrible smell of hot ATF on exhaust manifold and lots of smoke while I was driving scared the crap out of me), drained 1qt of fluid and thought it was solved. Today on the way home from work I didn't see it but I did start to smell it again. Popped the hood back home and yep, it's doing it again.

The transmission isn't overfilled, and honestly it shifted better before I siphoned out 1qt a month ago. I'm baffled at why this is happening!

95% of my driving is stuck in traffic in the city for 30-45 minutes from home to work and back., if it matters.

Can I just ignore it? Sure it'll smoke like a mother****er but if you assure me ATF won't catch on fire under the hood I'll just ignore it!

 

[MadOgre]

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[mistaake]

How do I confirm the vent is not clogged? (I'm assuming that's what you want me to check)

 

[MadOgre]

Yep you don't want to push dirt into the hole so keep that in mind! but it can be as easy as wiping the mud off or having to pull the tube out , clean it and reinstall it.

 

[MadOgre]

Also if that seems ok then drop the pan and take a look and change the filter while your there.