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Discussion in '348/355' started by JJChen, May 17, 2009.

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  1. JJChen

    JJChen Rookie

    Nov 24, 2007
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    #1 JJChen, May 17, 2009
    Hi, I just noticed a leak underneath the car. It's got a slight blue tinge and it's kinda viscous/oily. I doesn't look like windshield washer fluid. Anyone have any ideas what system it could belong to? Coolant or transmission (manual)? Thanks.
     
  2. James-NZ

    James-NZ F1 Veteran

    Jun 26, 2007
    5,822
    Hamilton, NewZealand
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    James
    #2 James-NZ, May 17, 2009
    Some brake/clutch hydraulic fluid is blue.

    Start there.

    Under the front or rear of the car?
     
  3. JJChen

    JJChen Rookie

    Nov 24, 2007
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    #3 JJChen, May 17, 2009
    It's in the rear, about the middle of the car. Looks close to the transmission so it may be the clutch/brake fluid. I just checked the brake reservoir and it's a bit down from the top so it may be that. Thanks.
     
  4. butch355

    butch355 Karting

    Jan 27, 2005
    114
    Denver
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    Brent
    #4 butch355, May 17, 2009
    Some gear box oil is blue such as lightweight shockproof rediline oil. Might be a leaky?
     
  5. LSeven

    LSeven Rookie

    Oct 12, 2005
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    Los Angeles, CA
    #5 LSeven, May 18, 2009
    See if the fluid mixes with water. If it doesn't then it's oil (e.g. gearbox oil). If it mixes readily with water then it is either brake/clutch fluid or coolant.
     
  6. PAP 348

    PAP 348 Ten Time F1 World Champ
    Lifetime Rossa Owner

    Dec 10, 2005
    100,249
    Mount Isa, Australia
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    Pap
    #6 PAP 348, May 18, 2009
    +1! :D:D
     
  7. agnello11

    agnello11 Karting

    May 27, 2008
    84
    #7 agnello11, May 18, 2009
    Start with coolant - way more likely than clutch / hydraulic and generally a bluish, oily (glycol) feeling liquid. Check level in header tank and check that your 'patch' didn't coincide with the position of the header tank overflow.
     

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