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Old Apr 29, 2013 | 11:43 AM
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I changed my front brake rotors on Saturday. While the passenger side tire was off, I noticed a couple drips on the concrete. At first I thought it might just be some condensation. When I touched it, it appeared to be an oily fluid. Being that it was clear in color and the area it was found in, I'm not sure what it could be. I noticed the drip coming from the bottom where the radiator meets the shroud. Passenger side, about 3" in from the edge.
It's not a big leak, (yet), but figure I might have to look into this soon. All fluid levels are up except power steering, but couldn't see why the line would go over to that side.
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Old Apr 29, 2013 | 06:38 PM
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It could be brake fluid. OEM fluid is green but most off the shelf fluid is clear.
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Old Apr 29, 2013 | 10:47 PM
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Could be coolant. Dont know what year it started but g-05 coolant is a pale yellow and could appear clear in small quantities. Especially where you found it dripping
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Old Apr 29, 2013 | 11:12 PM
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My 04 has G05
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Old Apr 30, 2013 | 06:16 AM
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Originally Posted by allinon72
It could be brake fluid. OEM fluid is green but most off the shelf fluid is clear.
OEM brake fluid is Green ??
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Old Apr 30, 2013 | 10:35 AM
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Thanks for the replies. My Brother in Law says it could be coming from the A/C line. I just hadn't had time to take the shroud off to look yet. My brake fluid level is to the max line as well as the coolant reservoir. The only one that is low, is the power steering. I just figured maybe someone who has tore the front end apart may know of a line in that area.
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Old Apr 30, 2013 | 10:38 AM
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It sounds like the drain tube for the A/C. Any type of lubricant leak would leave a stain in your driveway and feel oily to the touch.
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