06-28-2019, 08:40 AM | #1 |
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Found this pool in the garage this morning. No noticeable smell and not viscous. But slight reddish color. Originating from just ahead of the left rear wheel.
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06-28-2019, 08:56 AM | #2 |
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I'd guess brake fluid
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06-28-2019, 09:06 AM | #3 |
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06-28-2019, 09:51 AM | #4 |
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If it's brake fluid, you would know if you drove it. That's more than a little. The pedal would feel soft and braking performance should be affected.
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Clean up the spill as quickly and thoroughly as you can and keep the dog away until you do.
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Wagon, right? Windshield washer fluid from. The rear window reservoir?
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06-28-2019, 11:37 AM | #8 |
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Actually, the brake fluid has a smell. This doesn't.
I just jacked it up and found where it's dripping from. |
06-28-2019, 11:39 AM | #9 |
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Failed shock?
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06-28-2019, 11:42 AM | #10 |
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If it’s not oily, I’d suspect a sudden release of accumulated water.
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