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Jun 7, 2007 | 07:02 AM

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ARRRGGGHHH!!!....oil leak HELP

went out today and found an oil spot on the garage floor about the size of a football just in front of the passenger side rear wheel.
Now for the real mystery the oil, yes by feel and smell, almost none, its oil, is almost clear and light weight sorrta like mineral oil but just a tad darker almost yellowish. Its a concrete floor so there isnt much maybe a quarter cup.
WTF!!
Any ideas would be welcome.

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Jun 7, 2007 | 07:07 AM

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Hmm....Brake fluid?

Check the reservoir for amount. Get yer nose under there (I know the rest of you would be a stretch!) and have someone step on the brakes. There's a line there with 2 joints and a very short flex hose..

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Jun 7, 2007 | 07:34 AM

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I dont think so, reservoir is full ......Its a different

smell, very obviously petroleum like, and slippery unlike brake fluid which is more detergent like when smeared between two fingers ;-) ..no no jokes this is NOT an Astroglide leak!
An FYI no problem getting down its getting up which is Difficult! hehehe
Next contestant please!

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Jun 7, 2007 | 07:36 AM

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Haldex oil?

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Jun 7, 2007 | 07:39 AM

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blinker fluid. definitely.

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Jun 7, 2007 | 07:46 AM

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Aha!.....Hydraulic fluid from the top mechanism....

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Jun 7, 2007 | 07:56 AM

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Hmmm ....we may have a winner here....thank god for CPO!

<center><img src="http://pictureposter.audiworld.com/104796/dcp_1264.jpg"></center><p>THANKS STEVE !

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Jun 7, 2007 | 07:58 AM

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Lucky on the CPO....That's a PITA job....

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Jun 7, 2007 | 08:06 AM

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Yup, Haldex oil!

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Jun 7, 2007 | 08:13 AM

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Re: Haldex oil?

I dont think so too far forward and wayyyyy to clean looking. But thanks! ;-)

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