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Apr 28, 2024 | 11:50 PM

TheLocust

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Identify this bolt

Hello, quick question for the community: what is this bolt for? If I remove it, will engine oil
come out?
It’s on the underside of 2011 MCS next to the automatic transmission oil pan/drain plug.
thanks!

Apr 29, 2024 | 03:16 AM

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That's the ATF drain bolt for the transmission differential.

Apr 29, 2024 | 09:08 AM

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Thanks for the reply. What's the easiest way to add ~1/2 quart of ATF? I had a leak from this plug and in adjusting/removing lost about 1/2 quart.

Apr 29, 2024 | 02:52 PM

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There are many opinions on this complex topic.

Here are some relevant threads...
https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...ml#post4424253
https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...uid-works.html
https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...ion-fluid.html
https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...ll-method.html

Good luck!

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