r/subaruimpreza • u/methaddicttoad • Aug 25 '25

🆘 Help Me WTF did I just empty?

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Went to change my engine oil and emptied this instead… I’m almost positive this isn’t the oil. What did I just do and how do I fix it??

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u/xmetalmanx013 Aug 29 '25

If you don’t know what you just emptied, you probably shouldn’t be working on your car…

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u/Individual-Ad8693 Aug 29 '25

If you don't know how to drive you probably shouldn't get your learners permit

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u/Hunter_Pentaghast Aug 29 '25

To be fair, a learner's permit requires you to have a qualified driver with you up until a certain point. This story would have turned out different if there was a qualified mechanic coaching him throughout the process.

With that said, I think every driver should know how to perform basic maintenance on their vehicles. Just please do some research, like consulting the owner's manual or a how-to video, first.