- Feb 8, 2012
- 811
Last week checked the fluids, Transmission fluid was low, engine oil was low, went out and bought a quart of Valvoline Transmission fluid, and a quart of Mobil 1 EP, Tranny fluid ended up taking the entire quart, don't really remember the last time I checked the tranny... well 1 quart of Mobil 1 wasn't enough, dipstick was dry, da** the mysterious 2 quart loss has hit my region.. the next day went and bought another quart and it gave me on the dipstick midway through the hashmarks, well later on I noticed oil on the floor, CRAP!!! other than the leak being at the rear of the engine, I have no clue where it's coming from, almost seems like it's dripping down the bell housing, haven't had a chance to lift the truck and check underneath since I've been under the weather ... so prior to adding fluids I had no leaks, driveway was dry... If the RMS was damaged, wouldn't I have had a leak and more, wouldn't it have been all over the driveway? Anyone know if 7 quarts of oil submerges part of the RMS in oil? If that's a no, then I am looking at a valve cover gasket or an oil pan gasket, which I would welcome with open arms since it's a much easier job, especially the oil pan since it's a 2wd and not a 4wd...
I already looked up the prices on the RMS, Parts4chevys has it at a good price, I'm thinking of buying the cover as well, just in case it's cracked... at 60 dollars for both shipped, compared to what my local dealer will probably ask for the seal itself, just can't pass it up....
