Sorry if it’s a dumb question. But can anyone tell me what this silver rod is? It goes down the back of the motor and towards transmission. Not sure how far back though. It’s not a dipstick, but I am.
Mira on a 2013 lr2. 2.0L 4cyl

 

It's the breather for the auto transmission.

 

Ahh. Thank you

 

What he said. These transmissions are heavy breathers.

 

No kidding, it's quite the sophisticated looking 'contraption'.

 

I've always wondered if you get a tiny dial tone before it starts doing the breathing.