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Old Sep 4, 2008 | 08:39 PM
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I was washing the Z tonight before taking it on a 500 mile round trip this weekend when I noticed a small spot of oil on the garage floor around where the rear wheels are in the middle of the car. Didn't get a chance to go under there as it was getting close to dark. Any ideas on where it may be coming from? Last time I had it out it was pretty hot out and i was running it for a while. Thinking on leaving it home this weekend till I find out the source.
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Old Sep 4, 2008 | 09:30 PM
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I would put money on it being your Differential ! I wouldn't take it on a trip till its checked out..
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Old Sep 4, 2008 | 09:58 PM
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driver side rear seal.
This is common and there is a recall on this.
I have had mine replaced 3 times already.
Covered under the recall all 3 times.

It is same thing I check when i back my car out for a wash.
I look for an oil spot on the floor of my garage.

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Old Sep 4, 2008 | 10:29 PM
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driver side rear seal.
This is common and there is a recall on this.
I have had mine replaced 3 times already.
Covered under the recall all 3 times.

It is same thing I check when i back my car out for a wash.
I look for an oil spot on the floor of my garage.

Humm, He said the Leak was under the Rear Wheel Area. I would guess Differential.
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Old Sep 4, 2008 | 10:52 PM
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Yes it's in the middle of the car back where the rear wheels are. I'll leave it home this weekend until it gets checked. Today was the first time I noticed it so it must be something new. Not a big spot but I'm sure it will get worse. I'll go under it when I get back and see where it's coming from. Thanks.
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