Awl~riteee, then . .
Given that a
fluid is a continuous substance that tends to take the shape of its container; either liquid or gas, let's see, now.
I was talking to a guy who had drained his transmission instead of his oil pan, and had put four quarts of
oil in his motor on top of the dirty
oil that was still in there. He wasn't sure about putting transmission
fluid down the dipstick tube because it was so small (and probably inconveniently located for a direct pour). Top this off with him talking about putting
oil back in the automatic transmission.
It is easy to start with what is known and move to the unknown. The case here led me to believe that what was known was the biggest unknown of all.
I subsequently found it safe to presume no knowledge at all, and simply point out the difference in
motor oil and
transmission fluid. Inasmuch as the shopper at Autozone, Walmart, or Advance will never find Automatic Transmission Oil labels on any container, I simply told him what to look for ~
ATF, Automatic Transmission Fluid., as it is labeled. I even told him to get the type appropriate to his vehicle as indicated either in the manual, or on the dipstick.
I just wanted him to know what he was looking for. I'd never tell anybody to look for hydraulic fluids for their brakes, or power steernig. They'd get laughed away from the counter.
I've had such fun writing this that I want to go on, but I'm laughing so hard right now at the absurdity of it all.
Go have a beer, er . . . lager . . . er malt . . . alcoholic beverage . . .
