Unknow fluid leak???
#3
I will get a pic in the morning and post it, but just had another look and it looks more widespread than before. I can see the lower suspension arems on the right are covered in the fluid and I can see it dripping from the front engine cover from the front RHS wheel to the center of the car. It looks and feels like ATF...
#6
I am not that familiar with Ceyenne's, but am now aware of potential problems arising from coolant leaks and worn TC seals.
#7
Hate to sound simple but are you sure it is Oil and not Coolant? Coolant should be Red/Pink and can feel a little oily, and the Coolant bottles are known to fail after 6+ years and drip right around the area you are talking about. Hope it is the Coolant bottle as they are only about $40 and a fairly easy fix.
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#8
I just taken some pictures of the leak/s. It appears that there is an oil leak from the front of the engine as I can see engine oil on some pipes and cooiling fans.
The subject leak definately appears to be ATF, and can been seen in the pics from underneath the car.
The subject leak definately appears to be ATF, and can been seen in the pics from underneath the car.
#9
Hate to sound simple but are you sure it is Oil and not Coolant? Coolant should be Red/Pink and can feel a little oily, and the Coolant bottles are known to fail after 6+ years and drip right around the area you are talking about. Hope it is the Coolant bottle as they are only about $40 and a fairly easy fix.
#10
Ummm. OP, any reason you haven't taken the car to the dealer or indie mechanic? You have a leak. If it is coolant, the engine can overheat. If lubricating fluid, whatever it is lubricating will fail if the leak is not fixed.
#11
I only saw the leak oin Saturday. I will talk to a specialist today, but I guess wanted an early opinion from the forum experts as to what I might be in for.
#12
OK.
If you're lucky, the oil is simply the result of a recent oil change. Clean up what you can reach, keep an eye on the oil level and if any oil returns to the cleaned area. External oil leaks are not that common in P!gs; they usually burn oil, score cylinders, etc.
Regarding the transmission fluid, it is probable that when the coolant tubes ruptured, the transmission seal and starter both enjoyed a hot coolant spa treatment, leading to possible early failure of the TC seal (as you've probably already learned by wandering aimlessly thru the P!g Pen archives). The only way to know for sure would be to drop it and take a look.
63K miles, so I am assuming you are in a naked relationship with your P!g?
If you're lucky, the oil is simply the result of a recent oil change. Clean up what you can reach, keep an eye on the oil level and if any oil returns to the cleaned area. External oil leaks are not that common in P!gs; they usually burn oil, score cylinders, etc.
Regarding the transmission fluid, it is probable that when the coolant tubes ruptured, the transmission seal and starter both enjoyed a hot coolant spa treatment, leading to possible early failure of the TC seal (as you've probably already learned by wandering aimlessly thru the P!g Pen archives). The only way to know for sure would be to drop it and take a look.
63K miles, so I am assuming you are in a naked relationship with your P!g?
#14
I almost wish it is however, I doubt it. I checked the Power Steering reservoir and it is full of a green fluid, so nothing like the one that is leaking.
It is going in on Wednesday, so let's see what they say...
Thanks for your opinion.
It is going in on Wednesday, so let's see what they say...
Thanks for your opinion.
#15
OK.
If you're lucky, the oil is simply the result of a recent oil change. Clean up what you can reach, keep an eye on the oil level and if any oil returns to the cleaned area. External oil leaks are not that common in P!gs; they usually burn oil, score cylinders, etc.
Regarding the transmission fluid, it is probable that when the coolant tubes ruptured, the transmission seal and starter both enjoyed a hot coolant spa treatment, leading to possible early failure of the TC seal (as you've probably already learned by wandering aimlessly thru the P!g Pen archives). The only way to know for sure would be to drop it and take a look.
63K miles, so I am assuming you are in a naked relationship with your P!g?
If you're lucky, the oil is simply the result of a recent oil change. Clean up what you can reach, keep an eye on the oil level and if any oil returns to the cleaned area. External oil leaks are not that common in P!gs; they usually burn oil, score cylinders, etc.
Regarding the transmission fluid, it is probable that when the coolant tubes ruptured, the transmission seal and starter both enjoyed a hot coolant spa treatment, leading to possible early failure of the TC seal (as you've probably already learned by wandering aimlessly thru the P!g Pen archives). The only way to know for sure would be to drop it and take a look.
63K miles, so I am assuming you are in a naked relationship with your P!g?