ARGH WHAT FLUID IS THAT???

GeneralGrievous · Post by **GeneralGrievous** » Mon Sep 10, 2007 2:23 pm

Hey guys big dork badge for me but without thinking (emphasis on WITHOUT) I've managed to drain what I think to be my transmission fluid instead of my oil. Despite appearances its not the first time I've changed oil and I'm without an explanation as to why I did it. The bolt wasnt a torx bolt (thought the tranny had one) and was at the bottom of a drain pan to the rear of the front tires and slightly to the drivers side...

Any clues what this is and how I can fix my error??? Thanks

zaxrex · Post by **zaxrex** » Mon Sep 10, 2007 3:51 pm

I know there is a coolant drain point around that area, might also be power steering. What color and how thick was the uncknown fluid?

Oil bolt needs a big socket 22mm IIRC, no torx.

sirwilliam · Post by **sirwilliam** » Mon Sep 10, 2007 4:17 pm

If you bought a fumoto valve, you wouldn't have any recognition problems

GeneralGrievous · Post by **GeneralGrievous** » Mon Sep 10, 2007 4:47 pm

True the fumoto is tempting...

A quick call to Farrish and they said it was the tranny, the fluid was reddish sooooo...

Problem is the only way I can figure to refill it is thru the tranny dipstick in its ever so accessible spot under the IC

sirwilliam · Post by **sirwilliam** » Mon Sep 10, 2007 4:51 pm

GeneralGrievous wrote:True the fumoto is tempting...

A quick call to Farrish and they said it was the tranny, the fluid was reddish sooooo...

Problem is the only way I can figure to refill it is thru the tranny dipstick in its ever so accessible spot under the IC

Buy it already!

Yup, that is where you fill it up. I would just drain all the fluid if you haven't already. Just double check that it was the tranny fluid that you removed

GeneralGrievous · Post by **GeneralGrievous** » Mon Sep 10, 2007 4:57 pm

How much do you think the MY05 holds? While I'm pickin your brain and all..........

sirwilliam · Post by **sirwilliam** » Mon Sep 10, 2007 5:21 pm

GeneralGrievous wrote:How much do you think the MY05 holds? While I'm pickin your brain and all..........

Don't you have the user's manual? It is in there.

You can also browse www.scoobymods.com

They should have some info.

Kyle@KR-TFab · Post by **Kyle@KR-TFab** » Wed Sep 12, 2007 12:24 am

3.7 quarts

Zell_06 · Post by **Zell_06** » Wed Jan 09, 2008 9:14 pm

What are the specs for the fumoto valve that fit our oil pans?

WRXWagon2112 · Post by **WRXWagon2112** » Wed Jan 09, 2008 10:16 pm

It should be Fumoto part number F-105.

Link

--Alan

spazegun2213 · Post by **spazegun2213** » Thu Jan 10, 2008 9:17 am

Kyle@KR-TFab wrote:3.7 quarts

go out and get yourself 4 quarts of Redline ATF fluid, and worry about it 50K miles from now

IN MOST CASES
Green sweet smelling is Coolant
Black is Oil
Red is tranny/diff fluid.

Post by **Sabre** » Thu Jan 10, 2008 9:52 am

spazegun2213 wrote:
Kyle@KR-TFab wrote:3.7 quarts
go out and get yourself 4 quarts of Redline ATF fluid, and worry about it 50K miles from now

IN MOST CASES
Green sweet smelling is Coolant
Black is Oil
Red is tranny/diff fluid Ninja edit: or the blood from working on your car when you skin/shred/tear various parts of your body.

Zell_06 · Post by **Zell_06** » Thu Jan 10, 2008 11:05 am

Thanks Alan. Lol Sabre. Getting some of those fluids mixed in with your own is always a good feeling.
Now it says that cars with lower clearances should be careful about ordering the one with the nipple. Are our cars too low for that? Or should I just stick with the regular one w/out the nipple?

Post by **complacent** » Thu Jan 10, 2008 11:16 am

Zell_06 wrote: nipple?

Sorry, that caught my attention. I have nothing useful to contribute to this thread

zaxrex · Post by **zaxrex** » Thu Jan 10, 2008 12:33 pm

It doesn't hang that far down from the pan bottom. It does stick out and may rub against the plastic undertray. But as far as it being hit by something, you will have other parts of your car that get damaged if you manage to drive over something tall enough to hit the valve.

I haven't put mine in yet. Waiting to get the cutting torch warmed up to cut a hole through my skid plate.

Libra Monkee · Post by **Libra Monkee** » Thu Jan 10, 2008 9:55 pm

Hmm... I have the one without the nipple and it serves it purpose just fine. I'm not sure how far the nipple sticks out but I can't imagine it being long enough to even reach the skid plate.

Cereb Daithi · Post by **Cereb Daithi** » Fri Jan 11, 2008 8:15 am

and for the love of god don't pour tranny fluid into a truck's wiendshield washer tank because one of your co-workers decided to store it in an improperly labeled container.

zaxrex · Post by **zaxrex** » Fri Jan 11, 2008 11:35 am

diet coke bottled beer said methanol in vodka bottle

Post by **Sabre** » Fri Jan 11, 2008 12:31 pm

^^^ And believe it or not, tha makes total sense to me!