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Jan 30, 2011 | 09:11 AM

bwilsongs

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Blue Fluid Leaking

Hey Everyone,

Just had the bushing replaced on my A8. There is a blue fluid leaking from in front of the right wheel. I'm guessing that it's washer fluid for the right headlight, but I wanted to see if it could be something else, like brake fluid since they just had the wheels off to do the bushings. Any thoughts would help.

Thanks.

Jan 30, 2011 | 09:17 AM

mishar

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Brake fluid is oil and washer fluid water. Easy to distinct.

Jan 30, 2011 | 01:39 PM

williebone

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Originally Posted by bwilsongs

Run your Headlight Washer! If Both are working then you can Rule that out. If they don't work or just one is working then you have a Broken or Loose/Unplugged Fluid Line. Without researching it, I would guess that it may be accessed thru the Fog Light Grille by removing them. The Union is between the Passenger/Right Side Fog Light & Lower Center Grille. You should be able to reach in and Feel for all 3 Connections at that Union. Good luck & laters,

Jan 30, 2011 | 06:11 PM

Mike_k

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Stick your finger in it. It should be easy to tell if it's washer fluid or not. Washer fluid will evaporate in a matter of a minute. Oil won't evaporate at all.