redish fluid leak
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redish fluid leak
my car suddenly leaks some reddish fluid :? I think its the coolant but not sure. What could be wrong? the radiator resevoir seems lower too
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Got pics?
The coolant itself is more orange than anything, if it'* of course Dex Cool.
The coolant itself is more orange than anything, if it'* of course Dex Cool.
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Ok, be VERY careful until you know what it is. It may be Tranny fluid and that stuff is VERY FLAMABLE!
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****.. maybe I should take it my mechanic 2morrow morning. I'll try to get pics its nighttime out.
If its tranny fluid it must be coming from one fo the lines cause I didnt see anything from the pan
If its tranny fluid it must be coming from one fo the lines cause I didnt see anything from the pan
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Originally Posted by bill buttermore
Smell the stuff that is leaking out. Then smell the coolant in the reservoir and the tranny fluid on the dipstick. Should solve your mystery.
exactly
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Originally Posted by 94SSEgold
those tranny lines are common, have gone out on every bonnie ive had, and are fairly easy fix