Transmission fluid in sump.

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Kev1002000

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Hi all. I have a big problem with my Range Rover L322 petrol 4 liter. Recently the the engine management light came on and after turning off the ignition the car refused to start. Checking the engine oil I found the the engine oil had a red look to it and was a good inch above the full line on the dipstick. My only thought is transmission fluid has got into the sump. There is absolutely no way this has been added by mistake as I checked the dipstick before setting off, the oil was normal colour, correct level when starting my journey and the engine light came on during my journey. Any ideas please.
 
kermit_rr said:
Have you checked the oil level in the gearbox? Do you have diagnostics to see why the light is on?
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Diagnostic reads
Purge control valve no signal
Mixture adapt.2(additive, bank 2) Component/function on control stop
(and same report for bank 1)
I have not checked the gearbox level yet.
 
Just had a brief look on RAVE
The gear box oil cooler doesn't appear to have any connection to the sump or engine oil and appears to be air cooled
 
kermit_rr said:
Just had a brief look on RAVE
The gear box oil cooler doesn't appear to have any connection to the sump or engine oil and appears to be air cooled
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I think it's time to advertise it on E Bay spares or repair. Oh well it's been a good car over the years.
 
kermit_rr said:
Just had a brief look on RAVE
The gear box oil cooler doesn't appear to have any connection to the sump or engine oil and appears to be air cooled
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Think more info is needed. He says it's a 4.0 litre L322. Another that never read the top of the page before posting.
 
And there is no physical way I can think of that GB Fluid could get into the sump.....

The GB cooler is plumbed in to the engine coolant circuit via a heat exchanger...and PAS fluid is red, but again, no commonality there either!!!
 
Henry_b said:
Usually mixes into goop though, i'd of thought.
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The coolant is pressurised long after the engine stops, so would still produce flow into sump oil. If the oil is then dipped before startup it would show on dip stick. It would have to be a leak into an oil low pressure return or there would be oil in the coolant.
 
wammers said:
The coolant is pressurised long after the engine stops, so would still produce flow into sump oil. If the oil is then dipped before startup it would show on dip stick. It would have to be a leak into an oil low pressure return or there would be oil in the coolant.
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In that scenario, I'd expect any water to sink to the bottom of the sump and not show on the dipstick?
 
Put your left arm in,
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Out
In
out,
Shake the fùcker about..:(
It may not be then..

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The OP needs to verify the year of his car. He says 4.0 litre, some look at RAVE and give answers, that only covers the 4.4 systems to 2006. It does not cover the 4.2 2006 to 2009 systems. Which is what the engine maybe.
 
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