# \#fluids **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/tag/fluids/3450.md [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) --- ## [Do I need to replace the Differential Fluid?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/do-i-need-to-replace-the-differential-fluid/57714)
**Author:** [@gavinr](https://community.cartalk.com/u/gavinr)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [October 5, 2024, 7:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/do-i-need-to-replace-the-differential-fluid/57714 "2024-10-05T19:51:54Z")
I have a 2000 Ford Explorer Sport. I was getting an oil change and they SAID I needed to get new differential fluid, but I don't know if I should trust this shady place. How often do I need to change the differential flu… --- ## [Did my brake fluid actually get replaced?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/did-my-brake-fluid-actually-get-replaced/193095)
**Author:** [@wnsnavigator73\_187041](https://community.cartalk.com/u/wnsnavigator73_187041)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 27, 2023, 6:20pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/did-my-brake-fluid-actually-get-replaced/193095 "2023-09-27T18:20:50Z")
I just had my 2005 Subaru Outback at the mechanic to do a brake fluid change, but when I look at the fluid reservoir, the fluid still looks very dark. I have a newer car and the fluid is so clear, I have to look really c… --- ## [This is why you flush your brake fluid](https://community.cartalk.com/t/this-is-why-you-flush-your-brake-fluid/190772)
**Author:** [@realrobd](https://community.cartalk.com/u/realrobd)\ **Replies:** 45\ **Last updated:** [May 29, 2023, 5:41pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/this-is-why-you-flush-your-brake-fluid/190772 "2023-05-29T17:41:57Z")
48k miles. No hard use and NW Ohio conditions. --- ## [Transmission fluid is disappearing, no leaks evident](https://community.cartalk.com/t/transmission-fluid-is-disappearing-no-leaks-evident/54441)
**Author:** [@nowmaybe](https://community.cartalk.com/u/nowmaybe)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [April 8, 2023, 5:08pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/transmission-fluid-is-disappearing-no-leaks-evident/54441 "2023-04-08T17:08:40Z")
I have a '96 Buick Skylark with a 3.1L V-6. It has been using a quart of transmission fluid in less than 100 miles. There is no smoke to indicate that it might be getting sucked into the vacuum modulator like in the old … --- ## [Manual transmission won't take gear oil/fluid](https://community.cartalk.com/t/manual-transmission-wont-take-gear-oil-fluid/139860)
**Author:** [@kylesbulkmail\_151647](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kylesbulkmail_151647)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 7, 2020, 9:08pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/manual-transmission-wont-take-gear-oil-fluid/139860 "2020-07-07T21:08:06Z")
My 2008 Suzuki SX4 (AWD, hatchback) was showing signs of low transmission fluid. (Specifically, a chirping noise from the right side only when in gear. Shifting fine, no bad smells, etc.) This is a manual, 5-speed transm… --- ## [Lexus ES350 Transmission Fluid: change it or not at 120K?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/lexus-es350-transmission-fluid-change-it-or-not-at-120k/67816)
**Author:** [@charx](https://community.cartalk.com/u/charx)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [April 20, 2020, 11:38am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/lexus-es350-transmission-fluid-change-it-or-not-at-120k/67816 "2020-04-20T11:38:15Z")
My Lexus ES 350 has about 120000 miles on it. I took it in to a private mechanic to get the 120K service. He gave a quote and then recommended that I have him change/flush the transmission fluid. I thought the tranny w… --- ## [Help! Need advice ASAP!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-need-advice-asap/161498)
**Author:** [@Breana.lisanti\_165508](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Breana.lisanti_165508)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [March 23, 2020, 2:50am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-need-advice-asap/161498 "2020-03-23T02:50:22Z")
So my car has been having a brake fluid leak no additional problems not even a check engine light on. I was low on brake fluid tonight (the only thing that has changed lately). I had to push my brake down to the floor fo… --- ## [2015 Toyota Camry transmission fluid interval](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-toyota-camry-transmission-fluid-interval/115570)
**Author:** [@eparamdward](https://community.cartalk.com/u/eparamdward)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [March 18, 2020, 4:39am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-toyota-camry-transmission-fluid-interval/115570 "2020-03-18T04:39:30Z")
at what mileage should I change thr transmission oil in my 2015 Toyota camry --- ## [2004 Hyundai Sonata Automatic Transmission Shifting Problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-hyundai-sonata-automatic-transmission-shifting-problem/84907)
**Author:** [@Black6dog](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Black6dog)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [December 21, 2019, 1:25am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-hyundai-sonata-automatic-transmission-shifting-problem/84907 "2019-12-21T01:25:12Z")
Hey guys, So my Hyundai Sonata has had this weird shifting business for the past couple weeks (definitely should have taken care of it sooner but I've just avoiding driving it in the mean time). Basically it's best de… --- ## [ATF Transmission Fluid Type, ATF, ATF+3, ATF+4](https://community.cartalk.com/t/atf-transmission-fluid-type-atf-atf-3-atf-4/34881)
**Author:** [@friedo82](https://community.cartalk.com/u/friedo82)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [July 20, 2019, 1:39am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/atf-transmission-fluid-type-atf-atf-3-atf-4/34881 "2019-07-20T01:39:33Z")
This if for a 1997 Plymouth Breeze 2.0 with automatic and 27K miles. I'm doing a trans fluid and filter change. Is Regular ATF labeled fluid the same as ATF+4 ? The bottle says its ok in Chry.Co. vehicles but I h… --- ## [John's GMC Radiator](https://community.cartalk.com/t/johns-gmc-radiator/67445)
**Author:** [@Atlanta\_Joe](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Atlanta_Joe)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 2, 2019, 3:40am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/johns-gmc-radiator/67445 "2019-01-02T03:40:32Z")
I was just listening Saturday Aug-27th, when Tom and Ray talked with John in Columbus, Ohio, who had mineral deposits in his radiator on a diesel GMC. Evidently the Ohio Water is very "hard" and mineral laden, which cau… --- ## [What would cause transmission fluid to pour out from the filler tube?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-would-cause-transmission-fluid-to-pour-out-from-the-filler-tube/8632)
**Author:** [@cardinals](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cardinals)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [October 28, 2018, 5:32pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-would-cause-transmission-fluid-to-pour-out-from-the-filler-tube/8632 "2018-10-28T17:32:49Z")
A 1970 Chevy automatic runs fine, except for trans fluis leaking. The fluid is at the correct level, but when running the car, the fluid will rise and pour out from the top of the trans filler tube. This is not a leak ar… --- ## [Smelling Windshield Wiper Fluid?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/smelling-windshield-wiper-fluid/43848)
**Author:** [@macgyver4senate](https://community.cartalk.com/u/macgyver4senate)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [July 17, 2018, 2:41pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/smelling-windshield-wiper-fluid/43848 "2018-07-17T14:41:06Z")
Every single time I use the windshield wiper fluid, I can smell it coming through the vents on my 2003 Ford Ranger (it smells almost like really bad yogurt). Any idea what this could be coming from? Also, recently the … --- ## [2013 Honda Accord fluid change intervals](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-honda-accord-fluid-change-intervals/114688)
**Author:** [@ALVINTITO](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ALVINTITO)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 30, 2018, 2:19pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-honda-accord-fluid-change-intervals/114688 "2018-03-30T14:19:38Z")
How often should I change the brake fluid, transmission fluid, and coolant? My car is 5 years old and has 22,000 miles. --- ## [2013 Corolla - Brown Transmission fluid issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-corolla-brown-transmission-fluid-issue/108955)
**Author:** [@Tony0000](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tony0000)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [October 28, 2017, 12:03am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-corolla-brown-transmission-fluid-issue/108955 "2017-10-28T00:03:41Z")
Hi all, I’m new here and a dunce when it comes to cars - I did some searching on the forums before making a new post, and I’m not sure if my issue is being addressed. I’m getting conflicting information about how to add… --- ## [Should I flush and replace the transmission fluid](https://community.cartalk.com/t/should-i-flush-and-replace-the-transmission-fluid/93740)
**Author:** [@s33kn3w](https://community.cartalk.com/u/s33kn3w)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [July 5, 2016, 6:36am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/should-i-flush-and-replace-the-transmission-fluid/93740 "2016-07-05T06:36:41Z")
Hi - I have a 2002 Honda Accord SE Sedan. 119K miles. The transmission slips sometimes especially when I start after stopping at a red light. My mechanic recommended not to change the transmission fluid as the transmissi… --- ## [Transmission Fluid too Full?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/transmission-fluid-too-full/90666)
**Author:** [@kodymcdonald](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kodymcdonald)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 22, 2015, 2:04am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/transmission-fluid-too-full/90666 "2015-07-22T02:04:39Z")
I have a 2006 Chevy Colorado and have noticed some little puddles of transmission fluid under it. With the engine cool (overnight), I cleaned the dipstick, put it back in and then checked it. The fluid was way way above … --- ## [Windshield fluid hose issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/windshield-fluid-hose-issue/84019)
**Author:** [@mallieable](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mallieable)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [March 3, 2014, 9:10pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/windshield-fluid-hose-issue/84019 "2014-03-03T21:10:10Z")
I have a 2002 Camry, and I'm having an issue with the hose that connects the windshield fluid reservoir to the nozzles in the hood. It keeps on coming disconnected after a second or two of pumping fluid. Is it ok to use … --- ## [Wiper fluid works when cold but not when hot?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/wiper-fluid-works-when-cold-but-not-when-hot/83309)
**Author:** [@Razorben](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Razorben)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 24, 2014, 4:30am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/wiper-fluid-works-when-cold-but-not-when-hot/83309 "2014-01-24T04:30:14Z")
I have a 2007 Sonata. It is freezing outside now, and when I first get into my car the wiper fluid comes out just fine, but after my car warms up it does not come out at all. All other discussions I have found apply to t… --- ## [Q about a power steering fluid change](https://community.cartalk.com/t/q-about-a-power-steering-fluid-change/82356)
**Author:** [@Accordion](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Accordion)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 24, 2013, 9:58pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/q-about-a-power-steering-fluid-change/82356 "2013-11-24T21:58:50Z")
99 Accord with over 202,000 miles I am wondering if Honda has issued any limitations regarding briefly running the pump for the purpose of ejecting fluid out of the system after draining the reservoir? I saw a YouTube … --- ## [No Radiator fluid circulating on 92 Honda Civic](https://community.cartalk.com/t/no-radiator-fluid-circulating-on-92-honda-civic/81920)
**Author:** [@mtnhigh](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mtnhigh)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [October 24, 2013, 7:43pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/no-radiator-fluid-circulating-on-92-honda-civic/81920 "2013-10-24T19:43:59Z")
92 Honda Civic, it has been steaming under the hood when i drive it and it's going into the overflow tank. When I pull the cap off after it's cooled down and then refill it. I watch to see if it's flowing and it's not. M… --- ## [2006 Dodge Stratus leak d/t hitting curb](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-dodge-stratus-leak-d-t-hitting-curb/80316)
**Author:** [@fendrbendr](https://community.cartalk.com/u/fendrbendr)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 14, 2013, 6:17am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-dodge-stratus-leak-d-t-hitting-curb/80316 "2013-07-14T06:17:17Z")
I wonder if anyone has experience with this. I accidentally drove over a parking lot bumper this morning - ya know, the yellow ones at the head of parking spaces? Stupid me! The wheels went up onto it and as soon as they… --- ## [Change ATF on 2008 Hyundai Entourage - Where is the connection to the oil cooler?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/change-atf-on-2008-hyundai-entourage-where-is-the-connection-to-the-oil-cooler/69760)
**Author:** [@nebin](https://community.cartalk.com/u/nebin)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [December 1, 2011, 6:35am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/change-atf-on-2008-hyundai-entourage-where-is-the-connection-to-the-oil-cooler/69760 "2011-12-01T06:35:42Z")
I have the service manual for my Entourage. I want to change the ATF. It says to disconnect the hose to the oil cooler and then to run the car in neutral to drain the fluid (for up to one minute), and then to remove the … --- ## [VW MK4 Tiptronic Tranny Behavior Weird? Shift Delay? Fluid Change?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vw-mk4-tiptronic-tranny-behavior-weird-shift-delay-fluid-change/69281)
**Author:** [@neveraging](https://community.cartalk.com/u/neveraging)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 7, 2011, 3:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vw-mk4-tiptronic-tranny-behavior-weird-shift-delay-fluid-change/69281 "2011-11-07T15:40:21Z")
I bought a used VW 1.8T with Tiptronic Transmission ~88,500 miles, so I don't know what is normal and what I should be concerned with (I'm a stick shift person, bought this to be the family car). I particularly notice wh… --- ## [Do I have ABS?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/do-i-have-abs/69102)
**Author:** [@Mousse](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mousse)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [November 2, 2011, 2:58pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/do-i-have-abs/69102 "2011-11-02T14:58:50Z")
Ok, I have a 2006 Kia Rio base model. I don't think I have ABS but I had a brake flush today and got charged extra for bleeding the "ABS" I supposedly have. I called the guy (at Firestone) to see why I got charged for … --- ## [30/60/90 fluid change plans](https://community.cartalk.com/t/30-60-90-fluid-change-plans/68830)
**Author:** [@gregcarr](https://community.cartalk.com/u/gregcarr)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 22, 2011, 1:11am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/30-60-90-fluid-change-plans/68830 "2011-10-22T01:11:54Z")
Are these protection plans (such as the one by BG Products in Wichita, Kansas) a good idea or are they just a money maker for service stations? Essentially, by buying fluid changes at faster-than-usual intervals (every … --- ## [Windshield Washer fluid alternative](https://community.cartalk.com/t/windshield-washer-fluid-alternative/68511)
**Author:** [@badbearing](https://community.cartalk.com/u/badbearing)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [October 12, 2011, 3:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/windshield-washer-fluid-alternative/68511 "2011-10-12T15:28:23Z")
Can i use RV waterline anti-freeze for windshield washer fluid?? I can only find -34 washer fluid and where i live it has the potential to get another 20 30 degrees colder. They are sold out of the -40 and im leaving … --- ## [Honda Power Steering Fluid](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-power-steering-fluid/66721)
**Author:** [@ondeck](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ondeck)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 31, 2011, 2:24am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-power-steering-fluid/66721 "2011-07-31T02:24:07Z")
We have a 99 Honda Civic that just started leaking power steering fluid. My mother was out with it when it suddenly ran dry so she bought some power steering fluid from autozone unaware that Hondas aren't supposed to us… --- ## [Whale oil in auto transmission fluid?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/whale-oil-in-auto-transmission-fluid/66434)
**Author:** [@George\_San\_Jose](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [July 21, 2011, 6:24pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/whale-oil-in-auto-transmission-fluid/66434 "2011-07-21T18:24:13Z")
I'm not making this up. Someone at the nearby auto-supply store told me that Dextron II auto transmission fluid contained whale oil, and that because using whale oil is no longer allowed by international treaty, Dextron… --- ## [Change manual transmission fluid?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/change-manual-transmission-fluid/47455)
**Author:** [@gte937k](https://community.cartalk.com/u/gte937k)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [July 15, 2011, 10:45pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/change-manual-transmission-fluid/47455 "2011-07-15T22:45:14Z")
I have a '97 Pontiac Sunfire 2.4L with a manual transmission. The maintenance schedule in my manual says that the transmission fluid does not need changing. However, I keep hearing that I should change it anyway, so I to… [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/tag/fluids/3450.md?match_all_tags=true&page=1&tags%5B%5D=fluids)