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Questions tagged [fluid]

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Genuine Honda power steering fluid...do I have to use this?

I have a 2003 Honda Accord (V6). I've read in the manual that I need to use Genuine Honda power steering fluid. Is this a must or can I use any power steering fluid. The Honda one has a reddish/pink color to it. Is the chemical make up any…
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What is causing my oil pan to fill with a mysterious fluid?

I have a 1967 Ford Mustang with a 289 small block V8. It had been sitting in the garage for a while (years, actually), so I did a fluid refresh, changed the fuel, changed the oil, and changed the coolant. After fixing an air pocket in the fuel…
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Mustard type paste in my radiator

There is a mustard type paste constantly in my radiator when I remove the cap, I have a 2017, Ram 1500 laramie, 5.7L with oil cooler. I have flushed the system several times and re-introduced pre-diluted antifreeze 50/50 mix made for my vehicle. Why…
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Fluid Pumps for Various Maintenance Items

I have a fluid pump that I've used for brake fluid. I am going to tackle transmission and differential fluid drain-n-fills in semi-near future...any concerns about using same pump for all of these, assuming I do an OK job of cleaning between tasks?…
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2011 Pathfinder leaking green fluid?

First, I don't know a whole lot about vehicle repair. I've only done some minor repairs on my truck like sensors and anti-freeze types of repairs. I noticed this puddle of green fluid on my garage floor today just as I returned home. Tracked to…
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High mileage vehicle: Long drive before and after maintenance

I'm preparing to make a long dive over the Thanksgiving holiday using a high mileage vehicle (Chevy 4.3 with 265k miles), and I am wondering if there are any curious/gimmicky maintenance suggestions I might consider. With respect to vehicle's…
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Checking Transmission Fluid Condition

I have read a lot about transmission fluids, what good ATF looks like, and when to change it. But, I still have trouble defining the deterioration level of transmission fluid I extracted from my 2008 Camry (See attached image). It looks quite muddy…
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Will changing my transmission fluid cause problems?

I have a 2011 Chevy Traverse that has 111k miles on it and has never received transmission maintenance. It still contains the original fluid and we have received different opinions on what we should do in regards to changing the transmission…
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Should a bushing or sealant be used when bolting a gun safe to the cab floor?

The Nissan Titan quad cab has a rear seat fold up which when moved up shows a visible compartment for storage. I would like to remove this plastic compartment and install a custom gun safe but I am unsure how to properly secure it to the cab. To…
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What are the details regarding the cause of brake fluid contamination, and why can't an air-tight brake reservoir lid largely solve this issue?

I hear and read a lot about the need to completely flush brake lines because brake fluid is hygroscopic and will absorb water and rust lines. For example, this answer here on our Motor Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Stack Exchange:…
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Does power steering fluid go bad quickly?

I've always heard that brake fluid goes bad real fast (IIRC, it absorbs the moisture in the air). What about power steering fluid? Can you buy a large container and use it over the years? Or, like brake fluid, should you only buy what you need for…
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Can washer fluid catch fire if accidentally spilled on a hot engine?

The user's manual of my car contains the following warning: Do not add washer fluid when the hybrid system is hot or operating as washer fluid contains alcohol and may catch fire if spilled on the engine etc. Is this really the case? I think the…
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Is DIY penetrating fluid safe for alloy wheels?

I have an alloy wheel which is rusted onto the drum. I have watched dozens of YouTube videos regarding making your own (more effective and less costly) penetrating fluid. I am very concerned, however, with damaging my alloy wheel. One of the…
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Is it harmful to run out of washer fluid?

Today, when having a notification about low washer fluid level, I thought of my previous car that didn't have washer fluid sensor. I ran several times completely out of washer fluid. Yet in this particular car, this resulted in no bad effects. Is…
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Terminology Question

I just got back from getting my car serviced and they said that my radiator fluid is "35 below 0" on the service report they gave back. What does this mean? Thanks!
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