Re: [DML] Re: Questions on automatic transmissions

["Videobob Moseley" <videobob@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

Wait a sec.
Are you telling me that you are not supposed to put RED automatic 
transmission fluid in there?
Because that looks like that is what is in there.
It is dark red, and smells like brake fluid.
I don't know how burnt it needs to smell before it is considered burnt but 
it does have
a little bit of a rancid smell.

What is the correct fluid?

>From: "trekkerlb@xxxxxxxxxxx" <TrekkerLB@xxxxxxxxxxx>
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>Subject: Re: [DML] Re: Questions on automatic transmissions
>Date: Fri, 17 Dec 2004 00:36:29 GMT
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>Hi Group,
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>I had an issue with the shifting appearing too rough, slipping when going 
>from reverse to drive.  Since I had only gotten a chance to driver her 
>around a little I didn't think too much about it.  Then in one of my trips 
>I decided to look - low and behold the level was low!  Then in my hast, and 
>ignorance, I added the Dextron II (the bloody red stuff) - which thanks to 
>Dave I just realized was a mistake!
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>But to add to the collectives knowledge base, when I did this the car acted 
>somewhat like Bob's.  I had trouble going beyond second, unless I really 
>drove it hard - fortunately I only did that once.
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>Now - what's the best way to fix this?  Drain, change filter, and fill with 
>the gear oil?  Should I use some sort of cleaning agent to get all the 
>fluid out?  Would it be OK to drain the fluid while I wait for the 
>replacement filter?  Any advise would greatly be appreciated.
>
>Luis & the limping 3723
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