GT Newbie

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!

marcuskeeler

Pink?
Sounds like Hydraulic fluid, so either transmission or steering

smythge

Transmission fluid.

blueherd02gt

Well my car was low on powersteering fluid the other day (not sure if its a tsb or not) but check that out....

GT Newbie

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??

marcuskeeler

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.

GT Newbie

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