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Precious Automotive Fluids, and how to check them - EricTheCarGuy
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- Опубликовано: 14 апр 2009
- Precious Automotive Fluids, and how to check them - EricTheCarGuy
In this ETCG episode we will be going over the basics of checking fluids. I know this isn't a stellar topic but it is useful information in my book. So many automotive systems are dependent on proper fluid levels. As always you can post a text or video response to this video if you have questions or visit me at
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The clip at the beginning of this video is from "Dr. Strangelove", one of my favorites. It is not used as a motive for profit but instead for educational purposes under fair use.
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I know its old, but I love the way you started it to get the point across.
I'm entirely new to car culture, starting from ground zero, and watching these videos is helping. But as a movie nerd, I saw the title and instantly had to watch. Kubrick was a madman.
Thanks for the comment and the input. Now you have to watch the next vid to make sure I fixed it.
one of the best opening in youtube you just keep getting creative
Hey i love that dr. Strange love opening
@JTheGuitarPlayer I hadn't heard that but it wouldn't be the first time you get conflicting information in the automotive world. Checking the belts would be another video but thanks for the suggestion and for your comment.
My Honda Accord has a dipstick wiper fluid cap. It makes me sigh every time I check it. You can literally see the entire reservoir from too to bottom. It makes me chuckle at least. Great video as always
@rohy That would be bad. Just to give you the info since I don't know when I will post the video, look for a plug on the outside of the transmission about half way up the trans, remove it, and see if oil comes out. If oil does come out it usually means you are at the proper level. Manual transmissions usually don't have dip sticks, most are just filled at a given point until the fluid runs out.
Dr. Strangelove - glad to know that there are other fans out there!
@urbex2007 Perhaps you are correct in the sense that "coolant" does not evaporate but H2O does and a portion of the coolant is H20, in my experience evaporation happens most in the overflow which is not pressurized. Oil and ATF both break down over time due to the conditions under which they are exposed. I did not say that the engine ate dip sticks but rather if you tried to check the transmission fluid on a Honda with the engine running it could very well "eat the dipstick". Have a great day.
@wpaskar I really appreciate your comment and your input, thank you!
@aodhanof90 Personally I NEVER use anything but Honda fluid in an Honda transmission as I've often repaired transmission problems just by changing the fluid with Honda fluid. That is my observation but I can't speak for everyone and I do my best to respect the opinions of others.
Excellent suggestions, I hope to cover them in future videos.
I try to improve on every video. Thanks for the comment.
@founditnow54 You are correct about changing the fluid and filter, this may cause an already ailing transmission to fail. As for what I meant by "addressed", I believe the problem will not get better on it's own but deteriorate until the component that is making the noise finally fails. It is very hard to predict if and when something like that will fail.
@ElliotFriend I don't recommend forcing the fluid back into the master cylinder when replacing pads, see the Disc Brake replacement videos that I've done for details on that. Once you've replaced the pads however it's a good idea to top off the fluid.
@EricTheCarGuy Ok. I changed the spark plug wires, and it went away. Thanks for all of your advice and help!
@Thegarmendia Yes, you must stay hydrated at all costs.
Just started watching your show a few days go and already must've seen half of them! Addictive.
Just wanted to clarify for your viewers about adding just water to their coolant in emergencies. If you must, fine. But please DISTILLED water if possible. Especially in warm places where people think they can get away without glycol...corrosion of rads and coolers is not fun. Used to work for a thermal product division of a large auto supplier...lots of returned parts corroded with city water
Believe it or not water is the best coolant, the drawback is that it doesn't have the same lubricating qualities, they call it anti-freeze because it is just that, something that prevents freezing. I can't say I'm partial to one brand or another but stick with the color that's in the car, mixing anti-freeze types is not a good thing.
@littleelvisofMA Your most welcome but take my info with a grain of salt as no one knows everything and in this business there are 100 different ways of doing the same thing. The more work you do however the more knowledge you will gain. I wish you the best of luck and thanks for the comment.
@southernpride903 The first thing I would check for is transmission codes, that transmission is shifted electronically so there may be some kind of electrical problem if the problem is inconsistent as you describe.
@rico313z What you describe is normal really, what happened was the the oil filter you put in didn't have any oil in it, when you started the engine it filled the oil filter and displaced that oil from the pan, when you topped it off you accounted for the missing oil. An astute viewer pointed out that I should have put a small amount of oil in the filter before installation, this is a good idea and you might want to try it next time you do an oil change.
@nunesanisio Thats a separate video all in itself, it would make for a good video though, perhaps the next time I get one in I'll make a video of that.
EricTheCarGuy helo
Good info and nicely produced.
@hom2fu The videos I post are based on what comes into the shop at the moment so to fill a request like that I need one to come in and the time to shoot it. I do however hope to do a video on that at some point however on different types of engines as well.
Treat them well and they should take care of you. I'm happy to be that little man on your shoulder reminding you to take care of our fine metal friends. :D
@fliphighup I hope to cover that in a future video but it does vary by manufacturer as well as the type of fluid used.
Nice work.. Cool ya spelled out the different Rad Fluids.. 5 stars buddy!
Les
@EricTheCarGuy @founditnow54 yeah theres no such thing as a quick fix in the transmission world. I'll see what transpires, but thanks for all of your help!!
I turned into a Lobster!!!
I'm not proud to say that!
That being said, thank you Eric for the time you have taken to make and post all this useful information. Those of us who are ignorant to all of this really appreciate it.
Again thank you
I would get the fluid and the filter changed. Thing to watch out for with a trans that hasn't had regular service is that it is possible to cause a shift problem by changing the fluid at this point, proceed with caution.
Thanks for your comment.
Smother yourself with lemons and butter and keep watching.
Thanks for the comment.
@aodhanof90 If I'm honest I use the cheapest oil I can find in the correct grade in my cars. Now if it's something special like an engine I built or something like that then I would use a better grade of oil but my philosophy is to run cheep oil and change it regularly and up to this point it hasn't been a problem.
@aaaaariiiiielllll Check the service manual for your particular vehicle as there may be a plug on the side of the transmission that needs to be removed in order to inspect the level, the service manual should have that info.
@EricTheCarGuy yeah, manual transmition fluid level check would be really great, I had some oil leaks and I am not sure if it was motor oil or transmition oil :) thanks in advance (I am still pretty scared that I use transmition with not enough oil in it ... that would be bad)
@founditnow54 Sounds like the torque converter clutch is starting to act up, it could be electrical or it could be mechanical but It might be time to look into a good transmission shop or start shopping for a used one if it's starting to exhibit more than one symptom.
I had my car serviced in an established garage in France (it's called Norauto), oil + oil filter. it's been 6 months now and my oil level is WAY UP after the max mark. I didn't have any problem - more than 1500 km now !
Thanks for watching Gene!
@jsnyara Hope your feeling better now.
@founditnow54 It might have a low, reverse band going out, or perhaps a servo that is leaking. See if it makes the same noise when you put the car in first (if you have that on the selector). If it does then you have narrowed the problem. It has been a while since I've torn one of those apart so I don't know of any "pattern failures" off the top of my head. Let me know what you find.
@founditnow54 When you are trying it in first are you putting the shifter in "1" or are you just leaving it in drive? Anytime you have fluid that looks contaminated and a car has a noise or shift problem it should be addressed, if not, it could fail but it sounds like you might just loose reverse, but that's kinda important I think.
what about muffler bearing coolant?
Can't forget blinker fluid either.
lol chris fix made a vid on that
yes eric! bita pantera! legend
I may post a master cylinder replacement next week, stay tuned.
Have a saturn ion here and looking for power steering fluid dip stick. If a car doesn't have a dip for power steering how do you service/check steering fliud? Or if it does have one where should i look? Thanks love the vids!
@scar122000 It's probably better to contact me via email, just click the 'contact' link at the bottom of any of my pages on my website. I'm removing your comment though as you don't want to put your cell # on a public forum like this, hope you understand as I'm trying to look out for you.
@EricTheCarGuy Yes I am putting the shifter in "1," and it only makes the noise in reverse when cold, no other noises or problems. By "addressed" what do u mean? Do you think I should have the fluid and filter changed? I do not want to go to a transmission shop and have them tell me i need an overhaul. Ive heard that sometimes changing the fluid can exacerbate the problem. Oh, ONLY losing reverse, yeah that's fine lol that's just jim dandy.
Eric the Car Guy rocks! I watched the entire video and as always, good job bro! You might want to turn the audio volume down on your very last audio clip though. The one that says "Have Fun". It is alot louder than the rest.
Peace!
Absolutely, in fact you need to run a 50/50 mix in most cars.
@EricTheCarGuy Thanks Alot! That Really Helped.
There is no me without you...if you have any questions feel free to ask or email me! Thanks
When working around a running engine, make sure not to wear loose clothing or long necklaces, etc. These can get caught by spinning . pulleys/drive belt.
Possible fluids found in vehicles are Engine oil, Power steering fluid, Transmission fluid, Refridgerant, Battery acid. Washer fluid, Grease, Coolant (engine, super charger), Gear oil (Differential, Transmission), and Brake fluid (Brakes, Clutch).
I say POSSIBLE because all vehicles have different combinations of these fluids the exception being engine oil, coolant, washer fluid, brake fluid (for the brakes) and gear oil (for the differential).
1 more: transfer case (in AWD or 4WD vehicles).
@founditnow54 Glad I could help, thanks for the update.
@EricTheCarGuy OK it only makes that noise in reverse when totally cold. It doesnt do anything in first, and as soon as the temp gets past 100 degrees or so, the noise will stop. I checked my fluid level and it is fine, but the fluid's really dark. Im just hoping it doesnt take a shit on me.
on some newer Audi vehicles the dealership will actually have a "magic dipstick" used to check the oil level because, well, they don't have an engine oil dipstick. not that anyone who owns an Audi does their own maintenance....
hey eric like did like the video .but i think is good idea you make one video that show how to check transmition oil on car that dont have the deepstich to check . because i have a chev malibu classic 2004 . the beging i dont know how to check untill i search on internet and discover that has to be check underneat of the car and running engine . so im sorry for my words because my english isn;t very good .thank you for the help i get from your video
@mrafkram Yes, fill it to the top.
can you post a video about replacing head gasket?
great intro
Whats Going On Erick Love All your Useful Videos,Quick Question I Recently Changed My Oil I Have a "96 Chevy Lumina 3.1"after i changed it it seemed to be reading low? i checked for leaks,drain plug and filter and didn't see anything it immediately read kinda low after i poured the new oil in and checked it i added another qt to be sure it wasn't low i check it the day after and it was fine at proper level via dip stick some times i check it its low, if i reinsert the dipstick recheck its fine.
Hi Eric, I know you're not a transmission specialist but...my car is a 96 grand am with the 4t60e with about 102,000 miles on it, and when cold when i put it in reverse, and only reverse, there is sort of a low rumbling noise - no grinding or slipping or any other problems - its shifting fine now. I was wondering if I should be concerned or not.
Hi Eric I love the videos. I have a 1999 Volkswagen Golf with a so-called sealed transmission. how do I check the fluid and change it? I know there has to be a way. its been shifting kinda funny. I've only have this car about a month and I'm pretty sure the previous owner didn't take care of it. any help would be appreciated thank you
I think Ill leave well enough alone, unless its starts giving me problems. Now (knock on wood) its working beautifully. Wouldnt want to cause failure very early by changing out the old fluid.
@fliphighup my understanding is the gear oil for the manual trans should be filled to the to the fill plug when when changed... so it would be cold, I'd think if you let it sit overnight and pull the fill plug there should be oil if it's full- if you can't tell carefully slide a clean screwdriver in and see if it gets wet. can anyone confirm this?
@EricTheCarGuy ok thank you. awesome helpful videos!!!
I love this Eric, great start to the vid. I think its great thsat you make these vids, I am going to ahve a proper look around your channel now :) I DONT WANT TO BE A GIANT LOBSTER
HI, Eric please help me I have a Chevrolet P30 6.2 diesel 3-speed transmission when picking up speed in third gear on a straight road or up I press the pedal very slowly and the transmission immediately switches to second speed, I don’t want to accelerate at a third speed only when moving down, please help if you know and want, thanks!
Diff oil on RWD and 4WD!!! don't forget that one...
AC Coolant fluid...
is it ok to mix the coolant with water though??
On my 3.4 L gm motor there is no dipstick for the trani fluid. How would I check it then?
Sounds reasonable, that Honda may last longer than you think, I can help.
Eric, Thank you so much for your videos. I have a sealed transmission. How do i check the fluid on the sealed transmission?
wow i have that same style jacket
Forgot Blinker Fluid!
@guitargod66 Not really no.
my toyota doesnt have a dipstick for the transmission oil, how can i check it?
if it reads 2 or 3 millimeters above max full is that anything to worry about?
I'm doing the exactly the same thing... is this bad? I can gurantee that it is my MC leaking though, not based on an assumption
@EricTheCarGuy Hey Eric I want to say thanks for all the great videos you've got up, they've helped me out a lot with my car. :-) I also have a ? after watching this video... I have a 94 Civic EX w-Auto trans. I know you said to use only Honda trans oil, but my local dealer in AK said it just needed to be the same type- I was going to use AMS trans oil which says it works in Honda is that ok?
@urbex2007
Can we see some of your videos? Oils and coolants break down and you get sludge.
You forgot blinker fluid... How do I check this.?
You could always borrow one. :)
I opened a radiator cap when it was hot. Once...
i top my brake fuild each 2 months the master cylinder leaks a bit, the mechanic said it is OK
Minnesota is going through an ice age, just like here un Iowa by February.
Eric you have to stop worrying and just learn to love the bomb.
Good idea to also check gear oil level and condition in front/rear differentials, transfer case (4wd). Just changed mine out and it was black and sludgy (2006 Toyota Matrix 4wd, 62k miles). No mention changing it out in manual. Dealer says gear oil is good for life of the vehicle. SMH.
BoostedCars 73 i do after 12 year of same oil i did it 6 months ago 😍
I need to add coolant. Both my cars have over 100K miles. I probably need to stay on top of things like that.
Unless you live in Minnesota and it's February, or did you say somewhere else?
my 1 series bmw dont have a dipstick. it had a check oil light so i opened the hood and looked for a dipstick. there where no shuch thing. instead you have to start the car, drive it untill its warm and then check the oil on the computer inside the car. THIS IS WIRED
There is no fighting in the War Room... Slim Pickens riding on the Bomb.
how about the Gender Fluid?
How much is a quart in litres?
when checking transmission fluid should the car be on neutral or drive?
On niqqa
Classic.
@EricTheCarGuy ok thanks Eric, I'm sure you've got more experience with them so I'll stick with the Honda trans fluid. do you mind if I ask what kind of oil you use in your engines? (just curious) I've always used Mobil 1 high mileage 5W-30 but was going to give the AMS oil a try since it's locally produced (I now live in N-E Minnesota)
***** My friend - Gene