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Guess that automotive fluid!

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by Trapperr, Mar 10, 2014.

  1. Mar 10, 2014 at 5:04 PM
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    Trapperr

    Trapperr [OP] Well-Known Member

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    Here's a hint: It's not supposed to be that color
     
  2. Mar 10, 2014 at 5:09 PM
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    Boone

    Boone Vaginas are rad.

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    Brown sugar and soy, with a hint of peppery oregano. Or trans fluid.
     
  3. Mar 10, 2014 at 5:09 PM
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    ATF? Looks like it's been in there a while!
     
  4. Mar 10, 2014 at 5:12 PM
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    Trapperr

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    Stupid me had this truck since 98k and it's now almost at 115k. Checked the level finally over the weekend and it looked like black coffee. This pic was of my 2nd drain and fill. The first batch was black. Funny thing is I got no shuddering or slippage. Down shifted extra hard when I put my foot in it going up hill. I think I'm pretty lucky considering the fluid.
     
  5. Mar 10, 2014 at 5:13 PM
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    And yes, ATF
     
  6. Mar 10, 2014 at 5:14 PM
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    Blinker Fluid!

    EDIT: Too Slow!
     
  7. Mar 10, 2014 at 5:15 PM
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    Nah I always keep that changed and fresh. I usually skip the filter though.
     
  8. Mar 10, 2014 at 5:15 PM
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    I have pulled a lot of fluid that dark from peoples cars. It usually took at least 2 12qt flushes.
     
  9. Mar 10, 2014 at 5:17 PM
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    Trapperr

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    I'm into it almost $60 for just over 12 quarts. Stupidity ain't cheap I'm learning haha
     
  10. Mar 10, 2014 at 5:51 PM
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    Yea that is cheap too. I saw a customer bill get past $300.
     
  11. Mar 11, 2014 at 4:25 PM
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    Alderleet

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    Damn, my first guess was power steering.
     

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