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Old 08-14-2013, 05:56 PM
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Originally Posted by SloopJohnB@mac.com
Most likely just a supplier change rather than a part upgrade.
Turns out there was a recall on that part so I got my coils replaced for free! And it got rid of my CEL light!

On a sadder note when I park anywhere for a little while I notice a small wet spot near the front right tire (facing forward). Anyone know what's leaking?
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AC drain ?

is it water or oily ?
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Actually coming from the center of my engine. I dabbed it with a napkin and it's brown. Think it's an oil leak
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Transmission oil leak? engine oil leak? if it's sorta brown but has the consistency of water (nearly), it's transmission fluid.
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If oil leak it may be making it's way down from the valve covers or cam tensioners. Blauparts has good info on where to look.
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Originally Posted by overvu
Actually coming from the center of my engine. I dabbed it with a napkin and it's brown. Think it's an oil leak
If you cannot positively identify it by looking at it or feeling it or smelling or even tasting it (not recommended but possible) quit screwing around and put some UV-florescent dye in the crankcase and after 20-30 miles or next day LOOK for the leak with a UV light source.

You can put dye easily in nearly every fluid leak source in the car except for the trans...
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