Here is the atf measure i made, so i am not guessing how much atf goes back in my rigs! Quick easy and free (after your done with your apple juice!).
Homemade atf measure. (PIC)
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gathermewool
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Did you pour in a pint at a time to figure out the lines?
I sure hope you got all residue of apple juice out of there. I use to do that with a different type of bottle, but I finally broke down a purchased a professional measuring container that holds 6-quarts.
http://www.fluiddefense.com/SearchByCategory.aspx?CategoryCode=180
http://www.fluiddefense.com/SearchByCategory.aspx?CategoryCode=180
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Recycling in its purest form. I once made a similar device w/cut bottle & cutting of a worn out garden hose to cleanly catch all the coolant from my block drain plug. Worked like a charm.
Why buy tools you can make for free?
Why buy tools you can make for free?
Looks cool.
I tried making the same thing once to see how much beer I drank.
I tried making the same thing once to see how much beer I drank.
Originally Posted By: Zaedock
Looks cool.
I tried making the same thing once to see how much beer I drank.
Lol waking up with a headache and realizing now you gotta drain all that
Looks cool.
I tried making the same thing once to see how much beer I drank.
Lol waking up with a headache and realizing now you gotta drain all that
Pour some apple juice in you trans and let me know how it works out.
Don't worry, I know your just having fun.
Don't worry, I know your just having fun.
Originally Posted By: gathermewool
Did you pour in a pint at a time to figure out the lines?
yes i did! i sourced a measuring cup from the wifes cash of kitchen supplies.
Did you pour in a pint at a time to figure out the lines?
yes i did! i sourced a measuring cup from the wifes cash of kitchen supplies.
Originally Posted By: Johnny
I sure hope you got all residue of apple juice out of there. I use to do that with a different type of bottle, but I finally broke down a purchased a professional measuring container that holds 6-quarts.
http://www.fluiddefense.com/SearchByCategory.aspx?CategoryCode=180
thanks for the link!
i am not pouring the fresh fluid into the bottle and then into the vehicle. i am only using it to measure the old fluid, eyeball the amount and then pour the new fluid from its store bought containers into the transmission.
i also should add this is being used in a drain and fill operation.
I sure hope you got all residue of apple juice out of there. I use to do that with a different type of bottle, but I finally broke down a purchased a professional measuring container that holds 6-quarts.
http://www.fluiddefense.com/SearchByCategory.aspx?CategoryCode=180
thanks for the link!
i am not pouring the fresh fluid into the bottle and then into the vehicle. i am only using it to measure the old fluid, eyeball the amount and then pour the new fluid from its store bought containers into the transmission.
i also should add this is being used in a drain and fill operation.
Originally Posted By: pidster
Recycling in its purest form. I once made a similar device w/cut bottle & cutting of a worn out garden hose to cleanly catch all the coolant from my block drain plug. Worked like a charm.
Why buy tools you can make for free?
i also have one that is used for coolant! that way i know for sure the system is full when i put all the coolant back in! i don't want to chance an air pocket!
Recycling in its purest form. I once made a similar device w/cut bottle & cutting of a worn out garden hose to cleanly catch all the coolant from my block drain plug. Worked like a charm.
Why buy tools you can make for free?
i also have one that is used for coolant! that way i know for sure the system is full when i put all the coolant back in! i don't want to chance an air pocket!
Originally Posted By: zrxkawboy
Originally Posted By: Johnny
Pour some apple juice in you trans and let me know how it works out.
I drive Mopars, so I'd need some of that HFM apple juice.
You need the four fruit type with added vitamines
hence the +4 designation. Also use only mopar specified fruits
and dont get the universal orange every one can drink type of juice.
Originally Posted By: Johnny
Pour some apple juice in you trans and let me know how it works out.
I drive Mopars, so I'd need some of that HFM apple juice.
You need the four fruit type with added vitamines
hence the +4 designation. Also use only mopar specified fruits
and dont get the universal orange every one can drink type of juice.
Originally Posted By: ac_tc
Originally Posted By: zrxkawboy
Originally Posted By: Johnny
Pour some apple juice in you trans and let me know how it works out.
I drive Mopars, so I'd need some of that HFM apple juice.
You need the four fruit type with added vitamines
hence the +4 designation. Also use only mopar specified fruits
and dont get the universal orange every one can drink type of juice.
Thanks, I'll look for some at the store!
Originally Posted By: zrxkawboy
Originally Posted By: Johnny
Pour some apple juice in you trans and let me know how it works out.
I drive Mopars, so I'd need some of that HFM apple juice.
You need the four fruit type with added vitamines
hence the +4 designation. Also use only mopar specified fruits
and dont get the universal orange every one can drink type of juice.
Thanks, I'll look for some at the store!
JTK
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Mike, your jug is a thing of beauty, but why?? 1gal jugs of ATF are already marked off with a site window and graduations. Just just pour back in what you took out. If you're w/in +/- 0.5qt you're good to go. I usually err on the + side.
Joel
Joel
Cool, I did the same with an old milk jug, works great! BTW, I use it to measure how much came out, not the new fluid 
Originally Posted By: JTK
but why?? 1gal jugs of ATF are already marked off with a site window and graduations. Joel
i know! i have used 1 gallon atf jugs before but... they are very hard to read especially in low light conditions of my garage. and then you add in the fact that the thin sight strip in the side of the gallon atf bottle (if its even there) isn't always molded right from the discount blow mold machines (overlap). not to mention their quanity markers are sketchy and alot of times in ml's.
lately i have been boycotted buying atf in gallon jugs because i don't like 8 open pints left in an gallon jug for two or more years! i have been buying quarts so i can manage more of my inventory with sealed stock!
with my above apple juice creation i look down at it (in my poorly lighted garage) and i can tell exactly how much atf i need to poor in. Mike
but why?? 1gal jugs of ATF are already marked off with a site window and graduations. Joel
i know! i have used 1 gallon atf jugs before but... they are very hard to read especially in low light conditions of my garage. and then you add in the fact that the thin sight strip in the side of the gallon atf bottle (if its even there) isn't always molded right from the discount blow mold machines (overlap). not to mention their quanity markers are sketchy and alot of times in ml's.
lately i have been boycotted buying atf in gallon jugs because i don't like 8 open pints left in an gallon jug for two or more years! i have been buying quarts so i can manage more of my inventory with sealed stock!
with my above apple juice creation i look down at it (in my poorly lighted garage) and i can tell exactly how much atf i need to poor in. Mike
JTK
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Gotcha. I too won't buy gallon jugs unless I intend to use the whole thing during a drain/fill. I typically have an empty or 3 around to measure the drained out amount.
Joel
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