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Old 06-28-2013, 02:37 PM
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Default Clear fluid under the rear end of the car??

Noticed on the garage floor a clear fluid under around where the pinion is, thought maybe it has a seal that is leaking, but if that clear liquid is gear oil Ive never seen anything like it before, and if it is a leaking front seal (pinion seal?) whats an average price to replace it? any information would be greatly appreciated.

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Old 06-28-2013, 03:07 PM
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So, have you dipped your finger in it to see if it's water or oil and has any odor? Probably water from somewhere; driving thru a puddle, A/C condensation making it's way towards the rear, a rodent pissing under your car...
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Old 06-30-2013, 08:38 PM
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pinion seal can be a couple hundred to replace if that is whats going bad. It happens often enough and the liquid/oil can appear clearish
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Old 07-02-2013, 10:18 AM
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I'll go with water from another source...
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Old 07-02-2013, 11:25 AM
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from the aircon maybe?
mines leaves a patch of water after a drive in hot weather running the aircon.
i think this normal with all cars tbh...my other 2 cars do the same...look into that if i was u dude
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Old 07-03-2013, 11:09 AM
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Smell it and you will know what it is!
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Or taste it, thats what I do! Happy 4th of July everyone.
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Old 07-04-2013, 11:39 AM
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Originally Posted by outlaw08
Or taste it, thats what I do!...
...and hope it ISN'T rodent urine.
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