Location of oil at undercarriage

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konerko14
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Location of oil at undercarriage

Post by konerko14 »

I want to start changing the oil on my own for my 2004 Vibe Base A/T. There are two tanks underneath the engine area (left and right side) and I'm not sure which one to unscrew to do an oil change. I know I'm stupid - I don't know anything about mechanical aspects of cars.
03vibedriver
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Re: Location of oil at undercarriage (konerko14)

Post by 03vibedriver »

The one with the 14MM drain plug on the passenger side of the car.The transmission drain plug is smaller the the engine oil plug.
BrettZ
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Post by BrettZ »

Don't feel stupid. First time I did an oil change I drained the transmission fluid thinking it was the oil. I then proceeded to add 4 liters of oil. Thank god I never started the car.
Everything that we see is a shadow cast by that which we do not see. - Martin Luther King, Jr.
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