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Offline Gtdtom

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What oil is this leaking?
« on: 06 July 2024, 17:26 »
Hi all, I posted another topic yesterday regarding a long oil leak after having my DMF replaced. I’ve attached a picture of the oil. What type of oil would this be? I’m lead to believe that transmission oil is dark in colour where as this is clear. It’s dripping on the passenger side.

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Offline Nino

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Re: What oil is this leaking?
« Reply #1 on: 07 July 2024, 18:54 »
Hmmm, that is interesting, so, I am lead to beleive that transmission fluid is Red, not clear.

Only clear fluid I can think of is brand new engine oil but would expect it to have a yellow tinge to it, put it on white paper, see if it goes a tinge of yellow.

My first thought could be that its just water coming from the AC system (Normal in this weather) but if it defo is oil, my recommendation would be to get it back to your Garage for them to confirm.
« Last Edit: 08 July 2024, 00:11 by Nino »

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Re: What oil is this leaking?
« Reply #2 on: 10 July 2024, 22:08 »
This is were an old schooler like me would taste it to see what type it is.  :drool:
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