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Old Jan 6th, 2022, 19:04   #81
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I think you can.

You should use the level plug though. For all you know, the fluid could have been low anyway, so when you put the same amount back in, it could be still low?
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The thing is my drive slopes very badly and is very tricky trying to level the car so any fluid that does or does not drip from the level plug will be false anyway
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Hi Kevin,
The thing is my drive slopes very badly and is very tricky trying to level the car so any fluid that does or does not drip from the level plug will be false anyway
The fluid should always be replaced on a level surface to avoid that scenario.

Find a level car park. Put a jack, jack stands & tools required in your boot & change the fluid there (collect & dispose of the fluid properly of course). Changing fluid on a slope isn’t a good idea. Or ask a friend to use his/her drive, if its level of course. If these aren’t options, then you need to find a way of levelling the car on your existing drive.
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Hi Kevin,
I'm lucky my local mechanic takes all my old oil/fluids which gets collected by a proper disposal company i will probably ask him if i can use his ramp if its ever free that is
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