Red Tint in Diff Fluid?!?!
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Burning Brakes
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From: Grand Rapids MI
Red Tint in Diff Fluid?!?!
Could have sworn I noticed a reddish tint in the spot of diff fluid on the garage floor. Is this possible?
I've heard of brownish, yellowish, or even blue for some years, but never red. I have a 2000.
Any explanation? Or do I need my eyes checked?
I've heard of brownish, yellowish, or even blue for some years, but never red. I have a 2000.
Any explanation? Or do I need my eyes checked?
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Burning Brakes
Joined: Jan 2008
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From: Grand Rapids MI
I'll drain it out and refill it tomorrow just to be safe I suppose.
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Burning Brakes
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From: Grand Rapids MI
Well I answered my own question. Got it up in the air to change out the fluid and...
The diff isn't leaking! It's dexron coming from the rear of the trans. No wonder the previous owner said "it leaks but never gets low!"
Thanks for the help anyways guys.
Furiously,
Jack
The diff isn't leaking! It's dexron coming from the rear of the trans. No wonder the previous owner said "it leaks but never gets low!"
Thanks for the help anyways guys.
Furiously,
Jack
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From: City of Angels CA
i have this problem as well... the thing is after i bought my z06 i took it in to get my diff and tranny fluids drained and filled. the fluid in the leak was red (typical of dex) but it was the diff that was a little low on fluid and not the tranny. mine isn't a really big leak (class II at best).
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Burning Brakes
Joined: Jan 2008
Posts: 941
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From: Grand Rapids MI
i have this problem as well... the thing is after i bought my z06 i took it in to get my diff and tranny fluids drained and filled. the fluid in the leak was red (typical of dex) but it was the diff that was a little low on fluid and not the tranny. mine isn't a really big leak (class II at best).
