well........
*what kind* of 2.2 engine ??

enhanced waterboxer ?
Subaru EJ22 ?

a plastic wire tie can be used as a dipstick ...stick it down into the
trans through the filler hole ..
you can get a wire tie in about 3 , even 4 inches that way.

On 6/26/2014 1:25 AM, Jim Felder wrote:
> I can't think of any reason that a transmission would dump two quarts of
> fluid where a car sits unless somebody got under it and drilled a hole in
> the case. Others may chin in on something that could let that amount go at
> one time, but I can't think of it.
>
> As for oil, That's more than a leaking seal, but could be a leaking o-ring
> on the 2.1's so-called oil cooler in the stack between the oil filter and
> the flange it screws into. It doesn't matter when the oil was changed or
> how new the engine it, it just matters where it is right now. If the oil
> level is right, and doesn't have any water in it, then it's not the oil.
>
> Which leaves coolant and power steering fluid and one more thing. Coolant
> can be deceiving. After it flows down a dirty engine it can look like some
> other fluid. But it is a usual suspect for sudden loss, as in a temp II
> sensor clip blowing out (ask me how i know about that!). Power steering
> fluid? Both that and coolant level are easy enough to check.
>
> The other thing is could be is something I had happen one time. I was
> carrying spare oil under the rear seat, and one of the bottle cracked and
> leaked out under the car. What a mass, but at the time I was so glad it was
> totally unrelated to the engine.
>
> It probably is not the transmission, but it if it, there will be no way to
> check it with the fluid that low except to drain what is left and measure
> it. Once it gets down below the topping off level, which is actually about
> an inch below the hole, as I recall, I don't think a measurement inside the
> case is likely.
>
> Let us know.
>
> Jim
>
>
> On Thu, Jun 26, 2014 at 3:52 AM, Nomadix <subarusyncro@gmail.com> wrote:
>
>> Hi new 2.2 engine in syncro.   First 300 miles had main seal leak. Got
>> that fixed under warranty.     On 3000 mile road trip 680 miles into it
>> have been having a leak.  Thought it was oil at first but oil was just
>> changed at 800 miles of new Engine now have 1180 on new engine.   Fluid was
>> dark and dirty.   Now am thinking it might have been Manuel transmission
>> fluid (gearbox fluid).  I know that holds 5 quarts. Sure I have seen about
>> two quarts in puddles here and there.
>>
>> Oil dip stick is in between the marks.  Don't know what it was at after
>> oil change.
>>
>> Grounded van in parkin lot for the night so can access better in morning
>>
>> Is there a way to check Manuel transmission fluid level?
>>
>> Any help would be great.  Have some pics don't know how to post to list.
>>
>> In wendover nv.  So not to much out here via volks folks.
>>
>> Have tools with me :)
>>
>> Thanks
>> Bob
>>