leaking going on under the car....
08-31-2003, 07:09 PM
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leaking going on under the car....
there is some leaking going on under my car. im not sure what it is. maybe oil? its near the center of the vehicle. its kind of brown. anyone have a clue? is this normal? i thought first it was water from washing my car a few days ago, but no its not that.
any help is appreciated
any help is appreciated
08-31-2003, 11:03 PM
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Originally posted by nevide
could it be the AC?
could it be the AC?
09-01-2003, 02:14 AM
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Eventually, there might be a malfunction show up on the MFD, but not necessarily. The sensors cannot detect every little leak. How big is the puddle and how long does it take to form? A little oil or transmission fluid can make a big puddle. It could be from the engine or the power steering, too. With the belly pan, the drip won't be right under the source.
09-01-2003, 02:17 AM
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Originally posted by Lynn
Eventually, there might be a malfunction show up on the MFD, but not necessarily. The sensors cannot detect every little leak. How big is the puddle and how long does it take to form? A little oil or transmission fluid can make a big puddle. It could be from the engine or the power steering, too. With the belly pan, the drip won't be right under the source.
Eventually, there might be a malfunction show up on the MFD, but not necessarily. The sensors cannot detect every little leak. How big is the puddle and how long does it take to form? A little oil or transmission fluid can make a big puddle. It could be from the engine or the power steering, too. With the belly pan, the drip won't be right under the source.
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09-01-2003, 02:32 AM
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Ed, if it is drying up and not leaving a stain, are you certain it is not water condensation from the air conditioning?
The only other thing I can think of that might not leave a stain is brake fluid. But that is unlikely to come from the center of the car unless it is from the slave clutch cylinder for the six speed. Your car is an automatic, isn't it?
The only other thing I can think of that might not leave a stain is brake fluid. But that is unlikely to come from the center of the car unless it is from the slave clutch cylinder for the six speed. Your car is an automatic, isn't it?
09-01-2003, 02:36 AM
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Originally posted by Lynn
Ed, if it is drying up and not leaving a stain, are you certain it is not water condensation from the air conditioning?
The only other thing I can think of that might not leave a stain is brake fluid. But that is unlikely to come from the center of the car unless it is from the slave clutch cylinder for the six speed. Your car is an automatic, isn't it?
Ed, if it is drying up and not leaving a stain, are you certain it is not water condensation from the air conditioning?
The only other thing I can think of that might not leave a stain is brake fluid. But that is unlikely to come from the center of the car unless it is from the slave clutch cylinder for the six speed. Your car is an automatic, isn't it?
my other thought was brake fluid as well. thats what my father told me. My car is an automatic tranny.
so i guess there is nothing to be worried about then?
09-01-2003, 04:22 AM
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no stain... hmm, i'm suspecting that the A/C condensation is just getting mixed with some dirt stuck on the bottom of the car...
practically all vital vehicle fluids have a color, sometimes different texture, and most definitely will leave a stain of some kind...
oh, and why would you take it to jiffy lube if your car is still under warranty?
practically all vital vehicle fluids have a color, sometimes different texture, and most definitely will leave a stain of some kind...
oh, and why would you take it to jiffy lube if your car is still under warranty?
09-01-2003, 04:26 AM
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Originally posted by mmgrad
no stain... hmm, i'm suspecting that the A/C condensation is just getting mixed with some dirt stuck on the bottom of the car...
practically all vital vehicle fluids have a color, sometimes different texture, and most definitely will leave a stain of some kind...
oh, and why would you take it to jiffy lube if your car is still under warranty?
no stain... hmm, i'm suspecting that the A/C condensation is just getting mixed with some dirt stuck on the bottom of the car...
practically all vital vehicle fluids have a color, sometimes different texture, and most definitely will leave a stain of some kind...
oh, and why would you take it to jiffy lube if your car is still under warranty?
the reason i dont want to take it to the dealer is because i hate the MB dealers around me. i would only take to a dealer if its a serious issue or Service A, B etc.
the closest on to me CalStar sucks, Keys european i was satisfied me until they **** the hell out of me! maybe the drive 1hr drive the fletcher is worth it now. there service is fantastic!
anways yeah so about the dripping i feel much better now and i can sleep better
thanks all
09-01-2003, 05:03 AM
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Originally posted by noblert10
thanks for the reassurance
the reason i dont want to take it to the dealer is because i hate the MB dealers around me. i would only take to a dealer if its a serious issue or Service A, B etc.
the closest on to me CalStar sucks, Keys european i was satisfied me until they **** the hell out of me! maybe the drive 1hr drive the fletcher is worth it now. there service is fantastic!
anways yeah so about the dripping i feel much better now and i can sleep better
thanks all
thanks for the reassurance
the reason i dont want to take it to the dealer is because i hate the MB dealers around me. i would only take to a dealer if its a serious issue or Service A, B etc.
the closest on to me CalStar sucks, Keys european i was satisfied me until they **** the hell out of me! maybe the drive 1hr drive the fletcher is worth it now. there service is fantastic!
anways yeah so about the dripping i feel much better now and i can sleep better
thanks all
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09-01-2003, 05:05 AM
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hey, i made the drive myself all the way to flether jones to get my car too... nice place, but I've never had the pleasure of getting my car serviced there yet... i usually just take it to W I Simonson in santa monica... my advisor treats me well, so i just continue going back there... plus its like 1 mile from my office...
09-01-2003, 05:11 AM
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Originally posted by mmgrad
hey, i made the drive myself all the way to flether jones to get my car too... nice place, but I've never had the pleasure of getting my car serviced there yet... i usually just take it to W I Simonson in santa monica... my advisor treats me well, so i just continue going back there... plus its like 1 mile from my office...
hey, i made the drive myself all the way to flether jones to get my car too... nice place, but I've never had the pleasure of getting my car serviced there yet... i usually just take it to W I Simonson in santa monica... my advisor treats me well, so i just continue going back there... plus its like 1 mile from my office...
i was thinking maybe go to house of imports. its still far but not like fletcher jones
i have never heard anything negative about that place at all
09-01-2003, 05:17 AM
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Originally posted by noblert10
yeah the people at FJ really do a good job in customer Service! but its too far away
i was thinking maybe go to house of imports. its still far but not like fletcher jones
i have never heard anything negative about that place at all
yeah the people at FJ really do a good job in customer Service! but its too far away
i was thinking maybe go to house of imports. its still far but not like fletcher jones
i have never heard anything negative about that place at all
09-01-2003, 05:22 AM
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Originally posted by mmgrad
HOI is freakin' HUGE... they are the biggest MB dealer, and they are the 2nd largest revenue generating dealer in all of USA... i think the #1 spot belonged to one of the Ford franchises...
HOI is freakin' HUGE... they are the biggest MB dealer, and they are the 2nd largest revenue generating dealer in all of USA... i think the #1 spot belonged to one of the Ford franchises...
nah man isnt FJ the biggest?
their dealership is like ****ing city in itself
09-02-2003, 02:03 AM
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It's either condensation dripping from the evaporator tubes (normal), or it's transmission fluid dripping from the cooler lines where they connect to the trans. (not normal). If it doesn't leave a stain, it's probably the former.
09-02-2003, 03:33 PM
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Really.....
....chances are 99% that this is just AC condensation. The drain tube is right where you describe the puddle, and anything else is not going to dry up and go away. Believe me, if this were transmission fluid, you'd know the difference.
09-02-2003, 04:59 PM
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it could be a transmission line loose nut..
The way you explain the location and the look how it dripped. It did happened to my ML 320 it has the same engine, correct?.
I went to the dealer and complained about it and that 's what they found a leakage on the transmission line. They did tighten up the line and steam clean the under carriage now no more leak.
I went to the dealer and complained about it and that 's what they found a leakage on the transmission line. They did tighten up the line and steam clean the under carriage now no more leak.
