more than likely, # 2, oh did I say # 2.
----- Original Message -----
From: Jason Bleazard <jason.dml@bleazard.net>
To: <dml@dakota-truck.net>
Sent: Saturday, April 26, 2003 1:19 PM
Subject: DML: Blue axle fluid?
>
> Okay, I'm at Jon's today and needed to change my axle fluid. The front is
> a nice clear tan color like I expected, looks a lot like hydraulic fluid.
> But the rear looked really dark and murky, like dirty oil. Further
> inspection revealed that it's actually a dark blue or purple.
>
> The front was just filled up about a month ago (refer to missing plug
> incident), and I wanted to check the gears anyway, which is why I'm
> changing new fluid. So the rear has been there a lot longer, but I wasn't
> expecting it to look like that.
>
> So I'm thinking either:
> 1. the dealer put friction modifier in my non-LS axle
> 2. they used some sort of UV dye looking for leaks
> 3. water contamination
>
> In the case of 3, I have to wonder if perhaps Jon imports his famous
> Steiger Mud from Venus, and it turns purple when it contacts axle fluid.
>
> Any ideas? Thanks in advance.
>
> --
> Jason Bleazard http://www.bleazard.net Toronto, Ontario
> his: '95 Dakota Sport 4x4, 3.9 V6, 5spd, Reg. Cab, white
> hers: '01 Dakota Sport 4x4, 4.7 V8, Auto, Quad Cab, black
>
> Didn't you read the disclaimer? http://www.they.com/disclaimer
>
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