Handy tip for topping up an autobox

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Handy tip for topping up an autobox

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Coming back from NDD I had to top up my leaky autobox. I was parked outside a Co-op so I bought some Lucozade Sport and after drinking the contents I filled it up with transmission fluid and used it to top up my autobox. Not only was it the perfect size for the job but the contents only come out if the bottle is squeezed. Nothing will come out even if the bottle is upside down. No mess and no waste.
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no good for me as I dont like Lukozade
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:lol: :lol: :lol:
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I would just put the lucozade straight in the box....reckon it would liven it up a bit!
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I like the orange flavoured one. As I said the bottle's just the right size.
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#6 Post by Jod Clark »

Does a normal Lucozade bottle work or does it have to be the sport one? I think this top tip could also be useful for OHV clutch master cylinder filling. Thanks Toledoman!
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#7 Post by jeroensprint »

Sport for sprint auto and normal for 1850> auto.
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#8 Post by Dollyboy »

still or sparkling?
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Next time I buy a bottle I'll take a pic and post it on here.
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...and as promised here it is:
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2009 Mercedes-Benz W204 C200 CDI Sport (BJ58 NCV - The 2nd car)
1991 Toyota Celica GT (J481 ONB - a project car)
Former stable of SAY 414M (1974 Toledo), GRH 244D (1966 1300fwd), CDB 324L (1973 1500fwd), GGN 573J (1971 1500fwd), DCP 625S (1977 Dolomite 1300) & LCG 367N (1975 Dolomite Sprint), NYE 751L (1972 Dolomite 1850 auto) plus 5 Acclaims and that's just the Triumphs!

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#11 Post by jeroensprint »

Were you really thirsty or did you buy one for the picture.
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#12 Post by DavePoth »

I think it might be ATF in the bottle. :D
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#13 Post by Dollyboy »

i think it looks more like the bottle for 'emergencies while stuck in traffic jams' which could be equally as useful, if you ever find yourself stuck in a traffic jam

bit uncertain about the top though, but still, a pretty useful bottle nonetheless.
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#14 Post by David6214 »

That top would not be suitable for traffic jams imho, you would be better off getting out of the car
I'd recommend pulling the carpet back and removing the floor drain plug......

I didn't really type that did I?

But it does look a useful bottle nonetheless :)
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#15 Post by bifold »

As David says very useful,is it a one off?,can I order one from the club or Rimmers ? what do you think,
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