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Old Sep 18, 2007 | 07:57 PM
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Took a drive this afternoon on one of Jersey's many sub-standard roads (this one had thin strips going across which made a slight bump every second or two for several miles), and when I got back this evening after going out again, my wife told me that there were 2 small (silver dollar sizeed) wet oily spots on the garage floor right under the place where the engine is.
She said it looks kind of "pinkish-colored"- do any of you folks have an idea which fluid that could possibly be (tranny? power steering? oil? coolant?)?
I figure something must have been jarred just a bit loose by those stupid bumps- nothing to worry about, but I'd better take her in to the dealer to tighten something up (can't do it myself- no lift, jackstands, and I have 2 left hands!).
Thanks in advance for any suggestions!
Old Sep 18, 2007 | 07:59 PM
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Pink?
Sounds like Hydraulic fluid, so either transmission or steering
Old Sep 18, 2007 | 08:24 PM
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Transmission fluid.
Old Sep 18, 2007 | 08:26 PM
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Well my car was low on powersteering fluid the other day (not sure if its a tsb or not) but check that out....
Old Sep 18, 2007 | 08:49 PM
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Thanks for the tip guys- much appreciated!
Is it "normal" that a drive on a slightly rough road would be able to shake some connection loose enough to cause either the steering or tranny fluid to leak a bit??
Old Sep 18, 2007 | 08:54 PM
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No, a hydraulic pipe union should not come loose and rarely does. It's more likely a weeping seal. The longer you drive the hotter the fluids become and hence thinner, this is when a worn or dodgy seal will initially show itself.
Old Sep 18, 2007 | 10:25 PM
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No, a hydraulic pipe union should not come loose and rarely does. It's more likely a weeping seal. The longer you drive the hotter the fluids become and hence thinner, this is when a worn or dodgy seal will initially show itself.


Thanks for the info marcus- I'll call the dealer tomorrow and ask them to take care of it (hopefully a quick fix???).
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