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Old Oct 20, 2012 | 05:21 PM
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I tried searching the forum and online, but couldn't find any info. I put Redline primary fluid in my primary for the first time on my last change. I just drained what went in as a reddish/pink fluid and now it's grey. It didn't seem to smell strange and the drain plug showed nothing out of the ordinary. I don't know if I should be concerned or maybe someone can tell me why it turned grey and that I'm a moron for not knowing?
 
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I'm pretty sure that's fine.. it's oil.. just like any other it goes in one color, comes out another
 
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Clutch dust will make it change color
 
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Old Oct 20, 2012 | 08:41 PM
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Originally Posted by prldrm
I tried searching the forum and online, but couldn't find any info. I put Redline primary fluid in my primary for the first time on my last change. I just drained what went in as a reddish/pink fluid and now it's grey. It didn't seem to smell strange and the drain plug showed nothing out of the ordinary. I don't know if I should be concerned or maybe someone can tell me why it turned grey and that I'm a moron for not knowing?
Normal for the primary. Transmission lube will usually still be pink.
 
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Thanks for the responses, guys. I wasn't sure if it was something to worry about or not.

Yeah, LA VIC, I checked the trans fluid too and it still looks the same.
 
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Originally Posted by Sgt_Jim
I'm pretty sure that's fine.. it's oil.. just like any other it goes in one color, comes out another
Wait!!! Surely not The one that a lot of members in here say's it still looks Brand new after 3-4 K in here all the time..




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