Have 2003 SL55 AMG. Last night noticed 2 puddles of oily fluid leaking from under front of car. Drove home 20 mi.--no warning lights showing. This morning 2 very small leaks in garage. Still no warning lights. Something has drained. What could be the problem and repair risks? Thanks very much!

I suggest you find the source of the leak before driving the car again.

IF it is the ABC, you can end up with VERY costly repairs ($K not hundreds) if the reservoir goes dry and the pump fails.

Check the reservoirs for coolant, ABC (larger reservoir in driver's side front,it has a rubber cap that is a pull off dipstick), and the Power Steering reservoir (right behind the ABC one). IF it seems to be the PS or ABC fluid, probably use your AAA to get it flat-bedded to a dealer or independent shop, unless you want to become your own mechanic and repair/replace the source of the leak.

Possibly engine oil, of course, but the source for that should be easy to find as well.

IF you use the jack to raise the car, be sure to have full supports under the car wheels before YOU get under it, and the emergency brake is on, and two wheels that are on the ground are blocked from rolling forwards or backwards.

Just my opinion, there may be others that are better.

One of your ABC hoses will fail soon.

Checked the ABC and PS and they have fluid. Is it safe to drive 15 mi to indy or should I have it towed? Thanks for your help.

IF they are both up to the full mark, it might be OK, but as Shardul (one of the gurus here) said - a hose may be ready to fail. If that fails anytime in the first 14.99 miles to the Indy, you risk damage to the ABC pump (price about $14-1700, plus labor, and any peripheral stuff that may be weak/failing in the system).

Your trip, your decision. I'd call AAA, and demand a rollback. Someone here can probably tell you how to disable the car so it is a legitimate transportation need.

Very good advice, Gary And Shardul. While I have AAA, have never used it. Can someone give me some advice on how to "disable" auto? If the ABC hose is about to fail, is it a big deal to fix. Thanks, guys.

if the hose fails you can still drive the car. the valve blocks depending on their condition will keep the car high for at least a couple of hours. you will still have power steering if the ABC hose fails