While most automobiles are relatively easy to figure out in terms of what goes where, they're hardly fool proof. It'd be nice if they'd somehow key the various receptacles to their fluid containers, but I'm sure no matter how well "idiot-proofed" the concept, God would create a more advanced idiot.
R / John
Amen to that! My 23 year old daughter that served in the military is the exception that proves the rule. When she was 18 we began a complete restoration of her 1969 Karmann Ghia. Since returning from her national service, we completely overhauled her Civic's 5 speed Manual transmission, and she changed her own timing belt. (My eldest daughter. however is a bit of an embarrasment as she purchased a Volvo...)
I guess "oil" or the oil lamp icon on the oil cap wasn't helpful. Fire the guy who designed it, dammit! Oh, yeah, and sue the manufacturer! It's all faulty! WHAAAAAA! No, I'm just funnin' with you. I was caught looking for the trans fluid dipstick (what's that?) when we first got the wife's '98
528i. You're right... there isn't one! Ha! It's "lifetime fill." Shameless Plug: See my rants on the thread "Observations from the BMW Armchair" around here somewhere.Bill in Omaha '86 535i
It's a fair old time since I've seen a dipstick on a manual transmission, so I've oft wondered why they lingered on so much later with autos. Perhaps it took them longer to make decent seals.
Probably only interested in a safe car to transport herself around for many years and miles.
Yes, I can see how that would be an embarrassment...
Congratulations - you've proved the other posters points..you shouldn't be trusted to open the hood.
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