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Subject:Re: Automatic Transmission Fluid Contamination.
From:Neil N
Date:Tue, 9 Dec 2014 18:29:22 -0800

Hey Pat.

< palm to forehead > Of course! Look at the dipstick!  Thanks.

But then I guess for someone buying of a used Vanagon with automatic,
if there were any doubts a smell test might shed some light.

On 12/9/14, PSD <psdooley@verizon.net> wrote:

> You could monitor your ATF dipstick.  Unfortunately you can't tell how much
> diff fluid you have without some work.
>
> Hypoid lube stinks.  I don't know what a mix with ATF would smell like, but
> probably not very nice.  That may give you a hint too.

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Neil n

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