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Bought two tubes of Dr. Tranny Instant Shudder Fixx to put it into the tranny.
How hard it could be, right?
Well, I have never done anything with ATF before but figured it has a fill plug so I will just open it up and pump it in.
It's nice and warm today, perfect time for such an easy project.
Except...the moment I opened the fill plug oil was rushing out of it like I found the Niagara! Got oil on me, on the floor, everywhere!
Now I know of course why. I should have had the engine running, waiting until tranny gets to 30C and go over all speeds before opening it.
I easily got something around 3-4L on the floor, will be "fun" cleaning it up.
This wasnt my proudest moment!
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Looks like an good opportunity to change tranny fluid.
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I've had that happen! The shop did it actually while I was standing there. Kind of a surprise!
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That actually makes me feel better, thanks!Originally Posted by racer2086
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Bought two tubes of Dr. Tranny Instant Shudder Fixx to put it into the tranny.
How hard it could be, right?
Well, I have never done anything with ATF before but figured it has a fill plug so I will just open it up and pump it in.
It's nice and warm today, perfect time for such an easy project.
Except...the moment I opened the fill plug oil was rushing out of it like I found the Niagara! Got oil on me, on the floor, everywhere!
Now I know of course why. I should have had the engine running, waiting until tranny gets to 30C and go over all speeds before opening it.
I easily got something around 3-4L on the floor, will be "fun" cleaning it up.
This wasnt my proudest moment!Ha! I haven't done this exactly. But, I have definitely done some bonehead moves trying to do a repair/maintenance. I agree it makes me feel better too!That actually makes me feel better, thanks!
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