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y2jdmbfan · 06-22-2009, 05:19 PM

Guys,

Was trying to change my own oil on my new 2SS/RS V8, 650 miles and what I thought was the drain plug for the oil, wasn't...It was draining out red fluid. This plug was located further behind the oil filter and obviously wasn't oil...What did I just drain out of the car? Wow, I feel really stupid right about now...Is the oil drain plug positioned horizontally in this car in front of the oil filter?

Thanks,

Y2J

zekefreak · 06-22-2009, 05:20 PM

I would say auto tranny fluid.

JewelZ · 06-22-2009, 05:21 PM

dealer, dealer, dealer!

*GTAHVIT* · 06-22-2009, 05:21 PM

Tranny fluid is my guess...

Paperer · 06-22-2009, 05:21 PM

Either transmission fluid, or your car is bleeding

y2jdmbfan · 06-22-2009, 05:23 PM

Where do I fill the tranny fluid at this point?

1320junkie · 06-22-2009, 05:25 PM

Tranny fluid...oh yeah DONT DRIVE THE CAR!!...Look in your owners manual and you should find all of the info you need

y2jdmbfan · 06-22-2009, 05:27 PM

I just don't see where you actually fill the tranny fluid at...

y2jdmbfan · 06-22-2009, 05:37 PM

anyone have any ideas?

brandotron · 06-22-2009, 05:40 PM

Do you have a dipstick to check tranny fluid level?

Jas29 · 06-22-2009, 05:43 PM

I think you have to go to the dealer to get your tranny fluid replaced because it is a sealed transmission

y2jdmbfan · 06-22-2009, 05:49 PM

Wow...Last time I try and change my own oil...

y2jdmbfan · 06-22-2009, 05:50 PM

This makes sounds pretty inept, but I used to change my oil on my Pontiac Grand Prix GTP all the time, then didn't with my GTO and decided I would start again with my Camaro...

Paperer · 06-22-2009, 05:55 PM

On a lot of cars I've messed with, you have to refill the transmission fluid through the dipstick hole. Pretty easy if you have a small funnel. Most take the Dexxon III fluid I believe.

06-22-2009, 05:19 PM	#1
y2jdmbfan Drives: 2013 IOM ZL1 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Lemont, IL Posts: 106	Just did something really stupid... Guys, Was trying to change my own oil on my new 2SS/RS V8, 650 miles and what I thought was the drain plug for the oil, wasn't...It was draining out red fluid. This plug was located further behind the oil filter and obviously wasn't oil...What did I just drain out of the car? Wow, I feel really stupid right about now...Is the oil drain plug positioned horizontally in this car in front of the oil filter? Thanks, Y2J

06-22-2009, 05:21 PM	#3
JewelZ Just Lovin' My Camaro! Drives: CGM 2LT/RS/AUTO Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: san antonio, tx Posts: 1,325	dealer, dealer, dealer! __________________ CGM( GRAY 2 tone interior ) 2LT/RS/AUTO NJHKKM $29,965.00 1EH37 1100 03/28/2009 AFF, B34, DCP, FE9, GBV, LLT, MX0, SGC, UQA, WRS, 2LT 50 YEARS FROM NOW, DON'T YOU WANNA BE ABLE TO LOOK BACK AND SAY YOU HAD THE GUTS TO GET INTO THE CAR!?!? ORDER STATUS : 6000 as of 08.18.2009. VIN# 33,985!!! His name is 'GOLIATH'!!! GOT MY CAR!!!! AND I LOVE IT!!!!

06-22-2009, 05:21 PM	#4
GTAHVIT Blessed Drives: 2013 Sonic RS MT Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Saint Augustine FL Posts: 28,441 View My Garage	Tranny fluid is my guess... __________________ Click image to see build thread. PQ - "the love of cars. It's a boys first step toward manhood and a mans last hold on boyhood." Fbodfather - "We do not want to use the Z28 moniker on a car that does not deserve this hallowed name." The_Blur - "Let's not confuse competitors with equals."

06-22-2009, 05:40 PM	#10
brandotron I am the internets. Drives: dangerously Join Date: May 2009 Location: Redondo Beach, CA Posts: 12,571 View My Garage	Do you have a dipstick to check tranny fluid level? __________________

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06-22-2009, 05:20 PM	#2
zekefreak Sweet Sassy m' lassie Drives: 1979 Z28, 2010 SS/RS Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Baden, PA Posts: 112	I would say auto tranny fluid.

06-22-2009, 05:21 PM	#5
Paperer Ragin' Cajun Drives: '02 Camaro SS - '10 CGM 2SS/RS Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Texas/Oklahoma Posts: 1,166 View My Garage	Either transmission fluid, or your car is bleeding

06-22-2009, 05:23 PM	#6
y2jdmbfan Drives: 2013 IOM ZL1 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Lemont, IL Posts: 106	Where do I fill the tranny fluid at this point?

06-22-2009, 05:25 PM	#7
1320junkie Drives: The Imperial Army Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: The Darkside Posts: 15,742	Tranny fluid...oh yeah DONT DRIVE THE CAR!!...Look in your owners manual and you should find all of the info you need

06-22-2009, 05:27 PM	#8
y2jdmbfan Drives: 2013 IOM ZL1 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Lemont, IL Posts: 106	I just don't see where you actually fill the tranny fluid at...

06-22-2009, 05:37 PM	#9
y2jdmbfan Drives: 2013 IOM ZL1 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Lemont, IL Posts: 106	anyone have any ideas?

06-22-2009, 05:43 PM	#11
Jas29 Drives: 2017 Camaro SS Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Garage Posts: 309	I think you have to go to the dealer to get your tranny fluid replaced because it is a sealed transmission

06-22-2009, 05:49 PM	#12
y2jdmbfan Drives: 2013 IOM ZL1 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Lemont, IL Posts: 106	Wow...Last time I try and change my own oil...

06-22-2009, 05:50 PM	#13
y2jdmbfan Drives: 2013 IOM ZL1 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Lemont, IL Posts: 106	This makes sounds pretty inept, but I used to change my oil on my Pontiac Grand Prix GTP all the time, then didn't with my GTO and decided I would start again with my Camaro...

06-22-2009, 05:55 PM	#14
Paperer Ragin' Cajun Drives: '02 Camaro SS - '10 CGM 2SS/RS Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Texas/Oklahoma Posts: 1,166 View My Garage	On a lot of cars I've messed with, you have to refill the transmission fluid through the dipstick hole. Pretty easy if you have a small funnel. Most take the Dexxon III fluid I believe.