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Old 05-11-2009, 05:14 PM
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Default Changing O2 sensor, noticed Grease

While changing my O2 sensor, I noticed that on the driver'* side below the airbox and towards the driver'* seat (under the hood) that was a noticeable amount of what appeared to be grease of some sort. I could not pin point exactly what it was and where it had come from, but I became a little concerned.

The first pic is a closeup of the area of the grease, the second is a zoomed out view of where I noticed the grease and pic 3 is the grease on my finger.

Anyone have any ideas what this may be, and should I be concerned? If so, I have the comfort of the group here that we can resolve this.

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almost looks like something from the road, i'm amazed at all the things that get stuck on my car
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Jack the car up and check the CV joint boot. Looks like CV grease.
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Check the CV boots. When they split they spray grease all over.
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I will check the CV boot tomorrow, but not sure exactly where it is, but, while I was under there I did notice a boot that was not in very good shape, I will revert to what I find.

If it is the CV boot, what is the repair like?
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Take out the old axle and put in the axle. Guess we need to do a write up on it.
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