Anyone have trick to check ATF dipstick
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The oil filter on my old BMW is located underneath the exhaust manifold, that situation really sucks. Hot manifold surrounding your arm while unscrewing an oil filter that then dumps hot oil all over your hand.
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A free ATF check from the dealer? You are luck.
My dealer is like my attorney who if I say hi to him on the street he will invoice me . Not really just kidding but I don't get any freebies at the dealer.
My dealer is like my attorney who if I say hi to him on the street he will invoice me . Not really just kidding but I don't get any freebies at the dealer.
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It isn't something done on a routine basis. It is something to do once in a while to see how nice and red that fluid is in the trans. If it is dark / has that burnt smell --- it is time to change it.
The other time I look is after a flush/refill to make sure the correct level is achieved on the stick.
Yes it is a closed system but fluids loose their property when under stress / heat. It is a hydraulic element and lubricating element. It may keep the hydraulic element but looses the lubricating element.
I also change brake fluid. Since it is a fluid that attracts moisture, it is good to do away with any moisture. Lower boiling point isn't something ya want what coming down a mountain pass. Plus moisture helps to usher in rust on the caliper pistons. It is also a closed system but there is air in the reservoir which has moisture and there are other ways for moisture to enter the closed system. I'll stop any mechanic that ever uses an already opened brake fluid bottle to my system.
I do wonder about the term lifetime used next to fluids. Is lifetime as soon as the warranty is up
The other time I look is after a flush/refill to make sure the correct level is achieved on the stick.
Yes it is a closed system but fluids loose their property when under stress / heat. It is a hydraulic element and lubricating element. It may keep the hydraulic element but looses the lubricating element.
I also change brake fluid. Since it is a fluid that attracts moisture, it is good to do away with any moisture. Lower boiling point isn't something ya want what coming down a mountain pass. Plus moisture helps to usher in rust on the caliper pistons. It is also a closed system but there is air in the reservoir which has moisture and there are other ways for moisture to enter the closed system. I'll stop any mechanic that ever uses an already opened brake fluid bottle to my system.
I do wonder about the term lifetime used next to fluids. Is lifetime as soon as the warranty is up
Last edited by urdrwho; 10-08-2015 at 11:26 AM.
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It isn't something done on a routine basis. It is something to do once in a while to see how nice and red that fluid is in the trans. If it is dark / has that burnt smell --- it is time to change it.
The other time I look is after a flush/refill to make sure the correct level is achieved on the stick.
Yes it is a closed system but fluids loose their property when under stress / heat. It is a hydraulic element and lubricating element. It may keep the hydraulic element but looses the lubricating element.
I also change brake fluid. Since it is a fluid that attracts moisture, it is good to do away with any moisture. Lower boiling point isn't something ya want what coming down a mountain pass. Plus moisture helps to usher in rust on the caliper pistons. It is also a closed system but there is air in the reservoir which has moisture and there are other ways for moisture to enter the closed system. I'll stop any mechanic that ever uses an already opened brake fluid bottle to my system.
I do wonder about the term lifetime used next to fluids. Is lifetime as soon as the warranty is up
The other time I look is after a flush/refill to make sure the correct level is achieved on the stick.
Yes it is a closed system but fluids loose their property when under stress / heat. It is a hydraulic element and lubricating element. It may keep the hydraulic element but looses the lubricating element.
I also change brake fluid. Since it is a fluid that attracts moisture, it is good to do away with any moisture. Lower boiling point isn't something ya want what coming down a mountain pass. Plus moisture helps to usher in rust on the caliper pistons. It is also a closed system but there is air in the reservoir which has moisture and there are other ways for moisture to enter the closed system. I'll stop any mechanic that ever uses an already opened brake fluid bottle to my system.
I do wonder about the term lifetime used next to fluids. Is lifetime as soon as the warranty is up
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Yep -- you are correct.
I was only relating that from what I've seen many if not most people never change their brake fluid.
I was trying to point out that people just don't take care of their cars.
I was only relating that from what I've seen many if not most people never change their brake fluid.
I was trying to point out that people just don't take care of their cars.
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1. Someone who maintains their car
2. Someone who only fixes their car when something breaks
Most people fall under category 2 and only do stuff when something goes wrong. I'd say most of those folks definitely skip on brake fluid changes and proper cooling system flushes.
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I'm in the #1 camp. It is probably the reason the cars in our house go for a lot of miles. One Volvo has 229,00 on it I have a Subbie with over 330,00 on it and either of them could go cross country without a problem. The V50 we just picked up is just a child ...it only has 89,000 miles on it.
I'm also one of those people that believe in "change it while you are in there." Such as the guy who was changing a timing belt on his 2.2 subbie. I told to change the water pump while you are there. His response was --- no it is working well. A few months later, in the depth of winter, guess who had to go in and replace a water pump in a subbie engine?
I'm also one of those people that believe in "change it while you are in there." Such as the guy who was changing a timing belt on his 2.2 subbie. I told to change the water pump while you are there. His response was --- no it is working well. A few months later, in the depth of winter, guess who had to go in and replace a water pump in a subbie engine?
I typically see two types of car owner:
1. Someone who maintains their car
2. Someone who only fixes their car when something breaks
Most people fall under category 2 and only do stuff when something goes wrong. I'd say most of those folks definitely skip on brake fluid changes and proper cooling system flushes.
1. Someone who maintains their car
2. Someone who only fixes their car when something breaks
Most people fall under category 2 and only do stuff when something goes wrong. I'd say most of those folks definitely skip on brake fluid changes and proper cooling system flushes.
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Maint is a must, and if you are "in there", do anything that is near.
My 211,000 mile '91 - 940 is a sparkling model of longevity. Shame it's parts resources are dried up.
The new Pumpkin has 30 K and I'll go through it next month when it's cooler and then take it in for the 37,500.
What happened to winter. We went from summer to one day of fall and we're back to Summer. Fortunate to line in sight of the ocean, but, 102 just a few miles away.
Darn climate change. And Jerry Brown's use no water program.
Maint is a must, and if you are "in there", do anything that is near.
My 211,000 mile '91 - 940 is a sparkling model of longevity. Shame it's parts resources are dried up.
The new Pumpkin has 30 K and I'll go through it next month when it's cooler and then take it in for the 37,500.
What happened to winter. We went from summer to one day of fall and we're back to Summer. Fortunate to line in sight of the ocean, but, 102 just a few miles away.
Darn climate change. And Jerry Brown's use no water program.
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