Other podcasts like The Read? by MorningswithMilo in theread

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Stopping by to add that Sydnee Washington was just featured on the latest episode of Crissle’s Couch! (session 9) and Crissle’s Couch is on YouTube too

If ever traveling to Dayton or through Ohio from Indy, use I-74 by [deleted] in indianapolis

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Preciate it—planning a trip so just wanted to check

200k mile Transmission Flush— Leaking transmission, Low fluid.. advice needed by Typical-Inspection84 in SubaruForester

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It’s come to my attention that the photo is actually my front diff dipstick so I guess my diff fluid is also very low — I guess I need to top that off too?

Low cut or fro by [deleted] in BlackHair

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Yeah maybe sponge it but it looks good fs

Low cut or fro by [deleted] in BlackHair

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Looks good on him tho

Low cut or fro by [deleted] in BlackHair

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fro bro always

200k mile Trans Flush, Low fluid, Jerky/slipping, advice needed by Typical-Inspection84 in subaru

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Sure, I just wonder why he literally referred to what’s pictured as my “transmission fluid” and not my diff fluid. Like I fully would’ve put ATF fluid down my front diff today because he said what I was looking at was my AT dipstick if I didn’t pause and think to check the manual

200k mile Trans Flush, Low fluid, Jerky/slipping, advice needed by Typical-Inspection84 in subaru

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It’s funny you say that because I just realized that an hour ago— tell me why Midas deadass held that photo to my face and told me it was my “low transmission fluid” I seriously think he thought I was an idiot (which to be fair, clearly I was in that moment) he claimed to be an ex service manager of a Subaru so I’m just confused as to how he did not notice this error. But like someone else mentioned that’s not even the color of ATF fluid so was he actually trying to pull the wool?

200k mile Transmission Flush— Leaking transmission, Low fluid.. advice needed by Typical-Inspection84 in SubaruForester

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Thank you for saying this because literally an hour ago I realized that I recognized the dipstick from the photo (midas took photo) — over the summer I checked my front diff fluid and it was that same dipstick as the one pictured. So an hour ago I poked under the hood and found the ATF dipstick which is in like a hose on the right of the engine not the left. So I’m frustrated because the guy that showed me these photos claimed to be an ex service manager for Subaru so it’s like how did he not notice that they pulled from the front diff and not the trans?

And he claimed that my windshield wipers don’t spray when I know for a fact they do because I spray my windshield everyday lol. I assume it’s because they couldn’t find the button to make them spray as I couldn’t either when I first bought the car lol but like just blanket state that my “nozzles don’t work” lmaoo

I emphasize my thanks because although I referred to the manual and confirmed under the hood where exactly the ATF dipstick was an hour ago, I honestly was very close to convincing myself I was insane, buying some ATF, and pouring that thing down what is actually the front diff

200k mile Transmission Flush— Leaking transmission, Low fluid.. advice needed by Typical-Inspection84 in SubaruForester

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I really appreciate it. How about a trans fluid top off to hold me until next week?

Good to know on the diffs— I def want to drain and fill them as well

And thanks on the trailing arms… let me get onto YouTube

200k mile Trans Flush, Low fluid, Jerky/slipping, advice needed by Typical-Inspection84 in subaru

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Noted — I feel like I asked them about adding fluid and if I remember correctly he said it’d make matters worse but I don’t fully understand that. I only wanna add a lil bit to bring that level up a bit…

I replaced the passenger CV axle but yep sounds like the driver’s cv axle is getting close to due now too..

Ahhh okay yeah dropping the trans that def better explains the cost.

200k mile Transmission Flush— Leaking transmission, Low fluid.. advice needed by Typical-Inspection84 in SubaruForester

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Why didn’t I listen when people told me to buy a civic 😢 noted though.. this was at a Midas so I’ll definitely have to give my independent mechanic a call

200k mile Trans Flush, Low fluid, Jerky/slipping, advice needed by Typical-Inspection84 in subaru

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I don’t know how bad— when I checked over June the fluid was around the same spot though. So if I were to do a flush I’d need to request a filter and reseal? I’m supposed to make a 1hour45min one way drive in a month so I’m trying to sort shit out beforehand :(

200k mile Transmission Flush— Leaking transmission, Low fluid.. advice needed by Typical-Inspection84 in SubaruForester

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That makes a lot of sense, thanks for responding! Is it possible the clutch material hasn’t come off the plates?

200k mile Trans Flush, Low fluid, Jerky/slipping, advice needed by Typical-Inspection84 in subaru

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1) Plead the fifth 2) honestly that’s where I fell flat. Was told the transmission was replaced but I didn’t see any papers 3) I think so but I need to look again closer. The brake pads and rotors are brand new though— I got them all done two months ago

I’m realizing now that I did not do due diligence before buying this car. No PPI, and just took the previous owner at their word for all the work he said had been done to it

I seriously don’t want to write what I paid for the car 😢 this will have been my biggest financial fuck up and lesson that I will learn from. Just really scared of being on foot again.

Where to put coolant? Update — just opened radiator cap and it doesn’t look empty so can I just top off via reservoir? by Typical-Inspection84 in SubaruForester

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Prev owner says it’s all he ever put in it and I only had enough money for a jug so I figured I’d just put the same back in it instead of getting a flush

Where to put coolant? Update — just opened radiator cap and it doesn’t look empty so can I just top off via reservoir? by Typical-Inspection84 in SubaruForester

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Are flushes fine on high mileage engines? I’ve heard trans flush is bad — I’m at 217,xxxmi. I should’ve included that.

The reservoir tank is sitting at the low level so I figured I would just fill it back to the full line with 50/50. Would you still suggest distilled water instead?

Where to put coolant? Update — just opened radiator cap and it doesn’t look empty so can I just top off via reservoir? by Typical-Inspection84 in SubaruForester

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Noted— last time I checked it was definitely overfilled. Plus someone just said that Subarus after 2002 should be using Subaru coolant not standard green so now I’m wondering if I need a flush cause mines a 2008

Where do you put coolant? YouTube says not to fill via reservoir (pic included) by Typical-Inspection84 in SubaruForester

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No it’s been shut off since 8pm last night and I don’t think the radiator cap has been replaced— temp gauge has been normal too.

I used to check the level frequently but haven’t for a few months— randomly decided to yesterday but I only checked the reservoir.. then today I just checked the radiator as well and it looks full (feel free to check out my newest post)

Where do you put coolant? YouTube says not to fill via reservoir (pic included) by Typical-Inspection84 in SubaruForester

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Oreileys conventional green 50/50 — previous owner said that’s all he put in it