Possible Leak? PLEASE HELP
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Possible Leak? PLEASE HELP
Hey Guys & Gals
My wife just called me and told me she sees little drops of oil or something oily where I back into the garage. She said it looks like it would be in the middle of the rear wheels. I only have 600 miles on her and she sat for a full week while I was on vacation. I just went outside(at work) and looked under the car and I can't really see anything that would open eyes.
Any of you know what it could be?
I did notice a little lite grease/oil on the left side of the Diff. I believe (Not a mechanic so I may be using the wrong terminology). Nothing in the middle where my wife said it looks to be falling from.
Any ideas would help!
Thanks
My wife just called me and told me she sees little drops of oil or something oily where I back into the garage. She said it looks like it would be in the middle of the rear wheels. I only have 600 miles on her and she sat for a full week while I was on vacation. I just went outside(at work) and looked under the car and I can't really see anything that would open eyes.
Any of you know what it could be?
I did notice a little lite grease/oil on the left side of the Diff. I believe (Not a mechanic so I may be using the wrong terminology). Nothing in the middle where my wife said it looks to be falling from.
Any ideas would help!
Thanks
Last edited by Irish C6; Jul 13, 2007 at 11:14 AM.
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Pretty common that the axle or differential seals may leak a bit (not sure exactly which ones on the C6). 3 of my 4 C5s leaked but so far the C6 is dry (find some wood to knock...). The dealer will replace them under warranty.
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You can always hope for the best & I was that fortunate on my C5 which I had changed myself about 2 weeks before the leak started. After a month of constantly checking for low fluid levels & studying as to how to change the seal (driver side), it stopped. Just keep an eye on it & see the dealer if it doesn't stop.
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I would first want to confirm where the leak is coming from. One way to do this is clean the area up on the floor, put a piece of cardboard or paper where the leak was found and see if there is any drops on the paper the next morning. If after a few days there is no drops, no problem.
On a separate note, I would also want to rule out the A/C condensation drain (which drains the condensation water from the A/C system). If you are seeing the water draining from the front passenger side of the car after the A/C system has been on, this is also normal.
On a separate note, I would also want to rule out the A/C condensation drain (which drains the condensation water from the A/C system). If you are seeing the water draining from the front passenger side of the car after the A/C system has been on, this is also normal.
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I would first want to confirm where the leak is coming from. One way to do this is clean the area up on the floor, put a piece of cardboard or paper where the leak was found and see if there is any drops on the paper the next morning. If after a few days there is no drops, no problem.
On a separate note, I would also want to rule out the A/C condensation drain (which drains the condensation water from the A/C system). If you are seeing the water draining from the front passenger side of the car after the A/C system has been on, this is also normal.
On a separate note, I would also want to rule out the A/C condensation drain (which drains the condensation water from the A/C system). If you are seeing the water draining from the front passenger side of the car after the A/C system has been on, this is also normal.
It seems like very few drops at a time fall (very slow leak). I've been at work since 8:45 am and see nothing on my parking spot from today or yesterday. It could have already stopped and what I see is old. I'll check tomorrow.
thanks
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Here are four pictures, I've had the car a month and it sat one week while I was on vacation, discovered the spot today 7/13/07. I have no drops on my parking spot at work and I have been driving it every day this week. 9am-5pm
A nice one to put in the mix!!
A nice one to put in the mix!!
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[QUOTE=Irish C6;1561058780]Here are four pictures, I've had the car a month and it sat one week while I was on vacation, discovered the spot today 7/13/07. I have no drops on my parking spot at work and I have been driving it every day this week. 9am-5pm
Probably more than the vent. Good luck.
Probably more than the vent. Good luck.
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Guys, I'm not sure if you noticed but thats a collection of 1 month. Like I said I see nothing in the parking spot at work and I just checked again. I have driven the car for a week to work and see no sign. 9am to 5pm
I will check my garage again tomorrow but that doesn't look like a lot on the garage floor. We'll see but if I have to, I don't mind bring it to the dealer to get fixed. **** Happens as long as it can be fixed.
Guys, I'm not sure if you noticed but thats a collection of 1 month. Like I said I see nothing in the parking spot at work and I just checked again. I have driven the car for a week to work and see no sign. 9am to 5pm
I will check my garage again tomorrow but that doesn't look like a lot on the garage floor. We'll see but if I have to, I don't mind bring it to the dealer to get fixed. **** Happens as long as it can be fixed.
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