what is this?

[TMo]

This is the "oil" I drained out of transmission.

If I"m asking a stupid question, just tell me.

 

[Bern]

I don't think it's a stupid question, but I'll give you a stupid answer: That picture is so blurry, all I can say is that it looks like a UFO!

 

[Jimmyjack]

Could it be the tin foil top from an oil container?

 

[TMo]

I should check the shart I upload first.

From that pick, it is definitely a "UO" (unidentified object).

Hopefully these are better.

 

[karl f]

the pail is empty?

karl f

 

[awhtx]

It looks like you had more water than oil in your trans.

 

[mite-help]

classic oil & rainwater mix. sometimes if it sits long enough, top will turn back to oil, with water on bottom, depends on how much water is in the mix--sure gonna need a flush & change.

 

[TMo]

It has been sitting awhile.

What is a good flush solution/cocktail?

Thanks

 

[TMo]

not good....not good at all

 

[awhtx]

If you have any used motor oil left over from an oil change in your car/truck/tractor you can put it in the trans and drive it around a little bit to splash it around and then drain it.

 

[TMo]

ok thanks

 

[souNdguy]

i think i'd dump in some atf fluid ( walmart cheap ).. and a pint of 91% rubbing alcohol, and a gallon of diesel fuel, .. and heck.. that used motor oil awhtx mentioned won't hurt either.. if it's clean..

run her around then drain..

then refill with correct oil.

soundguy

 

[TMo]

Okay, will do.

Will you explain to me, as I am mechanically inept, how this happens?

 

[GlenIdaho]

Condensation builds up in the tranny. Can't do much to prevent it, but do regular maintenance oil changes. Certain transmissions that have boots on the shift levers will also allow rain water in or water from washing it down if the boot is bad.

 

[TMo]

Thanks for the info.

 

[souNdguy]

most oils are hygroscopic.. and encourage water droplet formation on their surface. as the sump cools, condensation forms onthe inside surfaces an then once the oil gets agitated it washes all the water into the sump where it collects at the bottom or emulsifies into a milkshake..

the alcohol is a polar solvent (water is polar )which will disolve the water and carry it out in soloution vs suspension or emulsification.. way easier to get rid of it in soloution.

soundguy