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Old July 18th 05, 01:50 PM
Jan
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Seth Graham wrote:
> What's the secret to transferring fluid from the bottle to the transmission
> without turning myself into an environmental hazard? Muir says to have the
> local garage do it, Bentley says to have the dealer do it. They wisely
> suggest to only drain the transmission "if you are properly equipped to
> refill it", but neglect to suggest what the proper equipment may be.
>
> It's a bit late now but it'd be nice to know for future reference.
>
> I managed to top off by sticking some hose to the bottle and cramming myself
> under the car, trying to find room under there to get the bottle above the
> fill hole so I could squeeze fluid out, but about midway through the hose
> popped off and did a hell of a number to my shirt. There's gotta be an easier
> way. :P
>



The pro shops use a pump that has a lenght of hose, and a "hook" type
rigid end piece which they slip into the fill hole. And then pump away.

Jan
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