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SLK/R170: Light-red Fluid Leak from beneath gas tank

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Old 08-08-2016, 03:41 PM
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Light-red Fluid Leak from beneath gas tank

Hello,
can some advise what it is - Light-red Fluid Leak from beneath gas tank. Today has seen a puddle around 7cm beneath gas tank and dripping fluid from mid of gas tank from bolt. the fluid is little sticky with almost no smell, light read/transparent.

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I thought transmission fluid was typically red. Could it be wicking back towards the fuel tank area when you are driving?

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Sounds like transmission fluid. Trace it back to the middle if you can.

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