fluid leak
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fluid leak
When I back out of the garage, sometimes there is a trail of drops of fluid in a trail. The car does not leak when parked. It will not leak if parked for a short while, Only after several hours and not until I back it up. I have no way of getting under the car. The fluid is light in color and tastes like light motor oil. Any guesses?
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From: Dyer, IN
When I back out of the garage, sometimes there is a trail of drops of fluid in a trail. The car does not leak when parked. It will not leak if parked for a short while, Only after several hours and not until I back it up. I have no way of getting under the car. The fluid is light in color and tastes like light motor oil. Any guesses?
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From: Santa Maria California
When I back out of the garage, sometimes there is a trail of drops of fluid in a trail. The car does not leak when parked. It will not leak if parked for a short while, Only after several hours and not until I back it up. I have no way of getting under the car. The fluid is light in color and tastes like light motor oil. Any guesses?
What exactly does light motor oil taste like?
How do you know it wasn't ethylene glycol (Anti-freeze) which is poison?
Please don't taste the fluids that are used in your car.
It could be hazardous to your health. Seriously
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From: Oak Hill Virginia
When I back out of the garage, sometimes there is a trail of drops of fluid in a trail. The car does not leak when parked. It will not leak if parked for a short while, Only after several hours and not until I back it up. I have no way of getting under the car. The fluid is light in color and tastes like light motor oil. Any guesses?
Is it coming from the front or the rear?
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From: San Antonio Texas
Seriously? If it is oil then there are only a few options as to its origin. Do you have a clutch? It is from the engine, brake reservoir, clutch master or AT. Geeez. You put that in your mouth? You have watched too much CSI television. Put your car on a lift and LOOK around.
