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Old 02-16-2007, 12:18 PM
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ATF Oil Container?
Hello again, I have a question. What is that container next to the oil filter just left of it. I have a 4.4 X5 01... The reason why I'm asking is because I opened it up today to see what's inside and I noticed a red oil, like power steering fluid, it was very low and wondered if this is normal ? Thanks...

Also it says on the cap, ATF OIL ......
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Old 02-16-2007, 12:56 PM
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Thats your power steering, it uses ATF
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Ok, but it is low... Is this normal???
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No experience with a 4.4 engine bay, but there should be min/max marks on the resevoir. If it's way low, top it off and see if it vanishes again. If it does, you know what's up..
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There is no dipstick to check, I think its an overflow from the power steering. But if not where can I get this atf oil from? Thanks...
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Old 02-16-2007, 03:09 PM
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On the container, there should be min/max marks inscribed on it.
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There is no Min/Max marks, I've already checked thats why I'm asking if anybody can tell me a little about this...
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You have to look INSIDE the container. It can be diffecult to see, sometimes I need to shine a flashlight inside. There should be a line/grove going around the inside.
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Ok, that I didn't do, also where can I find this oil? Anywhere? What spec is it? Thanks...
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