2006 Saturn Ion Motor Oil Thin Reddish Color

2006 SATURN ION
85,000 MILES
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CLEMENTE MONTEZ
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Why is motor oil thin and reddish in color
Oct 22, 2012 at 6:10 PM
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WRENCHTECH
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You're probably looking at the trans fluid.
Oct 22, 2012 at 6:15 PM
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CLEMENTE MONTEZ
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I drained oil out of engine . Looks thin and transparent . Could it possibly be mixed with fuel ?
Oct 22, 2012 at 7:02 PM
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WRENCHTECH
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That wouldn't make it red and it odor would make it obvious that there is fuel there. Are you sure you drained the engine and not the transaxle. It's done quite often.
Oct 23, 2012 at 12:31 AM
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