So there’s a consistent minor leak of oil coming out of basically the middle of under the front hood. It’s slightly tan, thin cleanish oil. What is that?
Any/all Above is possible... or something spilled or Brake Fluid got into Spare tire well and drain thru a drain hole at bottom.
RF Brake has a tube above the steering rack. If that leaks, brake can damage the aluminum rack body. (B-fluid Leaks at the wheels can do same for alloy rims.)
Brake fluid isn't just feels like oily, can/will "burn" your skin too and doesn't smell like most oils.
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Originally posted by theogre: or something spilled or Brake Fluid got into Spare tire well and drain thru a drain hole at bottom.
This is a key indicator... if it's coming from the drain hole in the front "bucket", then it's from inside the front compartment. If it's not, then it's not.
Remove the spare tire to expose the drain hole at the lowest point of the bucket.
This is a key indicator... if it's coming from the drain hole in the front "bucket", then it's from inside the front compartment. If it's not, then it's not.
Remove the spare tire to expose the drain hole at the lowest point of the bucket.
My son's car had "brown fluid" leaking out of the front drain hole... it was rotted leaves and water...
Originally posted by Squall86GT: Found it! There was no fluid in the bucket and when I looked under the car it was obvious it was coming from the steering dampener. Thanks
Not an emergency but Get another soon. Help to stop S-wheel slamming your hands crossing angled RR tracks etc.
[This message has been edited by theogre (edited 10-17-2020).]