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LVMarauder
01-03-2006, 09:00 PM
After leaving my car with my bro for a few days I return to leaks! Its a clear, very light oil. Its coming from the front end of the engine , starboard side. I really hope is not ATF or Pwr Steering fluid but I seriosuly doubt the latter. Any help?

LVMarauder
01-03-2006, 09:08 PM
my last post gave me the idea to check the reserviors. its power steering, same consistency/smell.

Go Mifuni
01-04-2006, 07:36 AM
Yup. Mine has a tiny leak as well. I have 55k on my MM. Normal?

RF Overlord
01-04-2006, 09:01 AM
Mine has a tiny leak as well. Normal?Mike, it depends. If by "leak" you mean something big enough to cause drops on the ground, then no, that's not normal. If OTOH you mean a bit of seepage causing a damp or wet look around a connection, then that's normal...notice I said "normal" not "right"... :shake:

SergntMac
01-04-2006, 09:36 AM
PS fluid is supposed to be Mercon ATF, and that stuff is not clear. Check your brake fluid, that as close to clear as you will find in fluids, and the fluid distribution box is inches away from the PS pump.

Vortech347
01-04-2006, 10:27 AM
:stupid:Clear? The closest thing would be brake fluid. I'd take a fine tooth over that thing and find out where its coming from. No brakes is definatly a bad thing.

merc6
01-04-2006, 10:31 AM
Mine was low after purchase and I used the lucas stuff just in case it leaked(call it preventive maitnence or paranoia ;). Havent dorpped since then.