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Discussion in 'Technical Q&A' started by lostbowl, Jun 19, 2009.

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  1. lostbowl

    lostbowl Formula 3

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    #1 lostbowl, Jun 19, 2009
    Well as I am waiting for the tappet shims to come in I may as well start asking about other issues. I find FC to be the most knowledgeable forum out there. Anyway, as I drained the engine and gearbox I observed that the gear oil was pinkish and milky. This is not what I am used to seeing but then again this is my first Fcar. Any feedback about this? Thanks AGAIN, Lostbowl
     
  2. yelcab

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    #2 yelcab, Jun 19, 2009
    Bluish is Swepco. Reddish is Redline. Pinkish, well, pepto bismol?

    Is there engine oil in your gear oil? Hard to tell, I suppose.
     
  3. UroTrash

    UroTrash Four Time F1 World Champ
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    #3 UroTrash, Jun 19, 2009
    Send a sample to Blackstone lab and they will tell you exactly what it is, $20.

    I do this with every oil change and every gearbox oil change.


    http://www.blackstone-labs.com/
     
  4. Rifledriver

    Rifledriver Three Time F1 World Champ

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    #4 Rifledriver, Jun 19, 2009
    Are there any symptoms of trouble?

    If not, refill it and drive it.
     
  5. lostbowl

    lostbowl Formula 3

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    #5 lostbowl, Jun 19, 2009
    Thanks guys,
    I like the idea of having it tested but I did dispose of it already! I put Blackstone into my favs and will send it next time. I am not having any trouble, in fact from what I read I don't suffer from the same 2nd gear problems that I read about so I will refill and drive it. My suspicion is that the car has sat so long that condensation collected and caused the milky condition but again I am learning about these fine machines.Thanks for the reply , I'm sure there will be allot more questions as I put the engine back in. lostbowl
     
  6. modena1_2003

    modena1_2003 F1 Rookie

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    #6 modena1_2003, Jun 20, 2009
    What exactly is the difference between gear-box oil and transmission fluid?

    Gearbox-oil just sounds fancy.


    _J
     
  7. yelcab

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    #7 yelcab, Jun 20, 2009
    Gear box oil is used to described the thick 80-90 stuff that manual boxes require.
    Transmission fluid is used to describe the pinkish thin oil that moden automatic slush boxes use.

    At least, that is how it works in my mind. Your mileage may vary.
     

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