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1stTimeOwner · 09-09-2009, 04:30 PM

Hey everyone I was checking my car today and noticed that there was a pool of red fluid under the engine of my car. I dont really know anything about cars so I have no idea what this is? Anyone know or have the same problem? Thanks!

ibznu2010 · 09-09-2009, 04:33 PM

Transmission fluid. Take to dealer.

Brokinarrow · 09-09-2009, 04:33 PM

eeehhh.... how much fluid has leaked out? May not want to drive it... if its just a lil you should be good, but if there is a good sized puddle on the ground I'd call the dealer and see if they can get a flatbed truck out there or something

Lucky SOB · 09-09-2009, 04:34 PM

Thaaaaaaaaats not good. Definitely Transmission Fluid. Get to dealer ASAP...

SoFlaZ · 09-09-2009, 04:35 PM

Could be coolant/antifreeze too which is orange. If its oily, tranny fluid. Check the levels of both, and if its ok take it to the dealer.

thebighar · 09-09-2009, 04:40 PM

Its not transmission fluid, its camaro BLOOD!!!!!!!
GET HELP STAT!!

gpr · 09-09-2009, 04:41 PM

One time I thought my transmission was leaking because there was a red oil on under carraige. It actually turned out to be a WAY over oiled K&N filter. If you recently installed one, might check to see if it had to much oil applied and is leaking out the air box.

Windy City · 09-09-2009, 05:06 PM

I'll got out on a limb and assume it is an automatic? Hence the automatic transmission fluid!

zen · 09-09-2009, 05:26 PM

Power steering fluid ??

ffrcobra_65 · 09-09-2009, 05:41 PM

red fluid, under the engine closer to the front, my guess would be power steering fluid. If towards the back, especially under the tranny, definitely tranny fluid.

dayvedayve · 09-09-2009, 05:47 PM

Power steering fluid is silver-ish. Red is indicative of transmission fluid. Green/orange is cooling. Blue is washer. Brake/power steering are usually silverish or brown like oil. And of course oil is closer to brown/black.

ffrcobra_65 · 09-09-2009, 05:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dayvedayve

Power steering fluid is silver-ish. Red is indicative of transmission fluid. Green/orange is cooling. Blue is washer. Brake/power steering are usually silverish or brown like oil. And of course oil is closer to brown/black.

haven't looked to see what color is the camaro's power steering fluid but in cars I have had, it was red so I just assumed.

Doc · 09-09-2009, 05:59 PM

Might be Mustang leftovers....did your car sneak out last night for some late night snacks?

ShnOmac · 09-09-2009, 06:06 PM

The tranny and steering fluid are BOTH RED they are the same thing..... DEXRON®-VI Automatic Transmission Fluid (see below)

Page 10-7 in the owners manual

Recommended Fluids and Lubricants
Usage Fluid/Lubricant
Engine Oil (V6 Engine)
Engine oil which meets GM Standard GM6094M and displays the
American Petroleum Institute Certified for Gasoline Engines starburst
symbol. To determine the proper viscosity for the vehicle’s engine, see
Engine Oil on page 9-10.
Engine Oil (V8 Engines)
The engine requires a special engine oil meeting GM Standard GM4718M.
Oils meeting this standard can be identified with the American Petroleum
Institute (API) Certified for Gasoline Engines starburst symbol. However,
not all synthetic API oils with the starburst symbol will meet this GM
standard. Look for and use only an oil that meets GM Standard GM4718M.
For the proper viscosity, see Engine Oil on page 9-10.
Engine Coolant 50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable water and use only DEX-COOL®
Coolant. See Engine Coolant on page 9-19.
Hydraulic Brake System Hydraulic Brake Fluid (GM Part No. U.S. 88862806, in Canada 88862807).
Hydraulic Clutch System Hydraulic Brake Fluid (GM Part No. U.S. 88862806, in Canada 88862807).
Windshield Washer Optikleen® Washer Solvent.
Hydraulic Power Steering System DEXRON®-VI Automatic Transmission Fluid.
Parking Brake Cable Guides Chassis Lubricant (GM Part No. 12377985, in Canada 88901242) or
lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI #2, Category LB or GC-LB.
Automatic Transmission DEXRON®-VI Automatic Transmission Fluid.
Manual Transmission (V6 Engine) SAE 75W-90 GL5 Gear Oil (GM Part No. U.S. 88862475,
in Canada 88862476).
Service and Maintenance 10-7

09-09-2009, 04:30 PM	#1
1stTimeOwner Drives: 2010 Camaro Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Rockville MD Posts: 11	Red Fluid leak? Hey everyone I was checking my car today and noticed that there was a pool of red fluid under the engine of my car. I dont really know anything about cars so I have no idea what this is? Anyone know or have the same problem? Thanks!

09-09-2009, 04:33 PM	#3
Brokinarrow Drives: 2012 Honda NC700x Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Indianola, IA Posts: 5,317 View My Garage	eeehhh.... how much fluid has leaked out? May not want to drive it... if its just a lil you should be good, but if there is a good sized puddle on the ground I'd call the dealer and see if they can get a flatbed truck out there or something __________________

09-09-2009, 04:34 PM	#4
Lucky SOB Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: May 2009 Location: Michigan Posts: 756	Thaaaaaaaaats not good. Definitely Transmission Fluid. Get to dealer ASAP... __________________

09-09-2009, 05:06 PM	#8
Windy City Drives: Not enough room here! Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Plainfield, IL Posts: 1,017	I'll got out on a limb and assume it is an automatic? Hence the automatic transmission fluid! __________________ BEWARE OF THE LPE BROTHERHOOD! Remember: You can sleep in your car, but you can't drive your house!

09-09-2009, 05:59 PM	#13
Doc Dances With Mustangs Drives: 2010 1SS/RS MT Join Date: May 2009 Location: USA Posts: 3,819 View My Garage	Might be Mustang leftovers....did your car sneak out last night for some late night snacks? __________________ Blue Angel is here!! 1SS/RS LS3 M6 IBM

09-09-2009, 04:33 PM	#2
ibznu2010 Drives: 2010 blk 2SS RS polished wheel Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sylvester Georgia Posts: 158	Transmission fluid. Take to dealer.

09-09-2009, 04:35 PM	#5
SoFlaZ Drives: 2013 SS LS3 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: WPB FL Posts: 947 View My Garage	Could be coolant/antifreeze too which is orange. If its oily, tranny fluid. Check the levels of both, and if its ok take it to the dealer.

09-09-2009, 04:40 PM	#6
thebighar Drives: 2018 1LT RS V6 Nightfall Grey Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Willow Grove PA Posts: 570	Its not transmission fluid, its camaro BLOOD!!!!!!! GET HELP STAT!!

09-09-2009, 04:41 PM	#7
gpr Drives: never fast enough Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: CO Posts: 59	One time I thought my transmission was leaking because there was a red oil on under carraige. It actually turned out to be a WAY over oiled K&N filter. If you recently installed one, might check to see if it had to much oil applied and is leaking out the air box.

09-09-2009, 05:26 PM	#9
zen Drives: 2011 CTS CPE & 2010 2LT/RS CGM Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Nevada Posts: 337	Power steering fluid ??

09-09-2009, 05:41 PM	#10
ffrcobra_65 Account Suspended Drives: SuperCharged 2SS/RS IOM MN6 Join Date: May 2009 Location: CA Posts: 5,094	red fluid, under the engine closer to the front, my guess would be power steering fluid. If towards the back, especially under the tranny, definitely tranny fluid.

09-09-2009, 05:47 PM	#11
dayvedayve Drives: 2006 Chevy Avalanche Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Gulf Coast of Texas Posts: 386	Power steering fluid is silver-ish. Red is indicative of transmission fluid. Green/orange is cooling. Blue is washer. Brake/power steering are usually silverish or brown like oil. And of course oil is closer to brown/black.

09-09-2009, 06:06 PM	#14
ShnOmac Drives: 2006 Silverado SS, 2009 G8 GT Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: PNW Posts: 13,313	The tranny and steering fluid are *BOTH RED* they are the same thing..... DEXRON®-VI Automatic Transmission Fluid (see below) Page 10-7 in the owners manual Recommended Fluids and Lubricants Usage Fluid/Lubricant Engine Oil (V6 Engine) Engine oil which meets GM Standard GM6094M and displays the American Petroleum Institute Certified for Gasoline Engines starburst symbol. To determine the proper viscosity for the vehicle’s engine, see Engine Oil on page 9-10. Engine Oil (V8 Engines) The engine requires a special engine oil meeting GM Standard GM4718M. Oils meeting this standard can be identified with the American Petroleum Institute (API) Certified for Gasoline Engines starburst symbol. However, not all synthetic API oils with the starburst symbol will meet this GM standard. Look for and use only an oil that meets GM Standard GM4718M. For the proper viscosity, see Engine Oil on page 9-10. Engine Coolant 50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable water and use only DEX-COOL® Coolant. See Engine Coolant on page 9-19. Hydraulic Brake System Hydraulic Brake Fluid (GM Part No. U.S. 88862806, in Canada 88862807). Hydraulic Clutch System Hydraulic Brake Fluid (GM Part No. U.S. 88862806, in Canada 88862807). Windshield Washer Optikleen® Washer Solvent. *Hydraulic Power Steering System DEXRON®-VI Automatic Transmission Fluid.* Parking Brake Cable Guides Chassis Lubricant (GM Part No. 12377985, in Canada 88901242) or lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI #2, Category LB or GC-LB. *Automatic Transmission DEXRON®-VI Automatic Transmission Fluid. Manual Transmission (V6 Engine) SAE 75W-90 GL5 Gear Oil (GM Part No. U.S. 88862475, in Canada 88862476). Service and Maintenance 10-7 Last edited by ShnOmac; 09-09-2009 at 06:16 PM.*

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