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Handy tip for topping up an autobox
Posted: Mon Aug 18, 2008 9:07 am
by Toledo Man
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.
Re: Handy tip for topping up an autobox
Posted: Mon Aug 18, 2008 12:40 pm
by triple tango
no good for me as I dont like Lukozade
Re: Handy tip for topping up an autobox
Posted: Mon Aug 18, 2008 1:05 pm
by Mad Mart
Re: Handy tip for topping up an autobox
Posted: Mon Aug 18, 2008 5:18 pm
by David6214
I would just put the lucozade straight in the box....reckon it would liven it up a bit!
Re: Handy tip for topping up an autobox
Posted: Mon Aug 18, 2008 6:55 pm
by Toledo Man
I like the orange flavoured one. As I said the bottle's just the right size.
Re: Handy tip for topping up an autobox
Posted: Thu Aug 28, 2008 9:52 am
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!
Re: Handy tip for topping up an autobox
Posted: Thu Aug 28, 2008 11:17 pm
by jeroensprint
Sport for sprint auto and normal for 1850> auto.
Re: Handy tip for topping up an autobox
Posted: Fri Aug 29, 2008 8:57 am
by Dollyboy
still or sparkling?
Re: Handy tip for topping up an autobox
Posted: Fri Aug 29, 2008 12:00 pm
by Toledo Man
Next time I buy a bottle I'll take a pic and post it on here.
Re: Handy tip for topping up an autobox
Posted: Thu Sep 25, 2008 10:14 pm
by Toledo Man
...and as promised here it is:
Re: Handy tip for topping up an autobox
Posted: Fri Sep 26, 2008 10:45 pm
by jeroensprint
Were you really thirsty or did you buy one for the picture.
Re: Handy tip for topping up an autobox
Posted: Sat Sep 27, 2008 10:30 pm
by DavePoth
I think it might be ATF in the bottle.
Re: Handy tip for topping up an autobox
Posted: Tue Sep 30, 2008 11:16 pm
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.
Re: Handy tip for topping up an autobox
Posted: Tue Sep 30, 2008 11:56 pm
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
Re: Handy tip for topping up an autobox
Posted: Wed Oct 01, 2008 10:03 am
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,
