SL/R230: ABC Fluid Overfilled
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ABC Fluid Overfilled
Hey all,
I did the ABC fluid change by myself + a buddy.
However, I was too stupid to realize that the dip stick was the really long one next to the filter. Instead I thought the short dip stick in the steering tandem pump was it.
So long story short, I didn't know what amount of fluid to put, so I over filled it. I see some leaks now and I assume it came from the ABC reservoir when I went to test drive after the flush.
I wanna ask if I am screwed and my ABC system is simply gonna fail soon?
I see some spots on the bottom of the car's ground and bottom cover is wet with oil.
The level is still a bit higher, and I think I should take some out. What should I use? a syringe system?
Thanks!
J
I did the ABC fluid change by myself + a buddy.
However, I was too stupid to realize that the dip stick was the really long one next to the filter. Instead I thought the short dip stick in the steering tandem pump was it.
So long story short, I didn't know what amount of fluid to put, so I over filled it. I see some leaks now and I assume it came from the ABC reservoir when I went to test drive after the flush.
I wanna ask if I am screwed and my ABC system is simply gonna fail soon?
I see some spots on the bottom of the car's ground and bottom cover is wet with oil.
The level is still a bit higher, and I think I should take some out. What should I use? a syringe system?
Thanks!
J
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Joined: Jun 2014
Posts: 238
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From: Chandler, AZ
2003 SL500, 2016 ATS, 2016 CTS 2015 Volt
Hey all,
I did the ABC fluid change by myself + a buddy.
However, I was too stupid to realize that the dip stick was the really long one next to the filter. Instead I thought the short dip stick in the steering tandem pump was it.
So long story short, I didn't know what amount of fluid to put, so I over filled it. I see some leaks now and I assume it came from the ABC reservoir when I went to test drive after the flush.
I wanna ask if I am screwed and my ABC system is simply gonna fail soon?
I see some spots on the bottom of the car's ground and bottom cover is wet with oil.
The level is still a bit higher, and I think I should take some out. What should I use? a syringe system?
Thanks!
J
I did the ABC fluid change by myself + a buddy.
However, I was too stupid to realize that the dip stick was the really long one next to the filter. Instead I thought the short dip stick in the steering tandem pump was it.
So long story short, I didn't know what amount of fluid to put, so I over filled it. I see some leaks now and I assume it came from the ABC reservoir when I went to test drive after the flush.
I wanna ask if I am screwed and my ABC system is simply gonna fail soon?
I see some spots on the bottom of the car's ground and bottom cover is wet with oil.
The level is still a bit higher, and I think I should take some out. What should I use? a syringe system?
Thanks!
J
