Yellow_Car Posted March 16, 2008 Share Posted March 16, 2008 I'm thinking of buying this car but it has this problem should I be concerned thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ericem Posted March 16, 2008 Share Posted March 16, 2008 Sort of ya. Does it smell burnt?? You should check the tire sizes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yellow_Car Posted March 16, 2008 Author Share Posted March 16, 2008 Sort of ya. Does it smell burnt?? You should check the tire sizes. Hey, Tires are newish about 90% The smell I don't know about. The mechanic just suggested to have it serviced Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
porcupine73 Posted March 16, 2008 Share Posted March 16, 2008 Id say test drive it cold and warm, light throttle, full throttle, and make sure the auto trans is operating properly before purchase. After a used vehicle purchase a thorough maintenenace going over including ATF change is prudent. ATF can get a little darker with age, the dyes fade, the fluid oxidizes, etc; that may be what you are seeing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yellow_Car Posted March 16, 2008 Author Share Posted March 16, 2008 Id say test drive it cold and warm, light throttle, full throttle, and make sure the auto trans is operating properly before purchase. After a used vehicle purchase a thorough maintenenace going over including ATF change is prudent. ATF can get a little darker with age, the dyes fade, the fluid oxidizes, etc; that may be what you are seeing. thanks Por You have some good ideas, your actually posting with my husband (Lionel) on the other site. How do you know the trans is good buy driving it cold, warm? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nipper Posted March 16, 2008 Share Posted March 16, 2008 How many miles on the car? nipper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yellow_Car Posted March 16, 2008 Author Share Posted March 16, 2008 How many miles on the car? nipper 100k kilometres with some leaks (wet with oil) around the valve covers too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nipper Posted March 16, 2008 Share Posted March 16, 2008 Tranny dluid has probably never been changed, so discoloration isnt a big thing. Just get it serviced and it should be ok. nipper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
porcupine73 Posted March 16, 2008 Share Posted March 16, 2008 You know, a test drive under light, medium, heavy throttle, etc., making sure it feels like it is shifting correctly. AWD soobs need to be checked for torque bind. Ah ha hehe I at first thought you were Lionel, and welcome! Ladies and gentlemen, Mr. Lionel Hutz: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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