zack1978 Posted April 3, 2006 Share Posted April 3, 2006 Hey everyone, I went to change the oil on my 1995 Path yesterday (163,000 miles, and I am the orig owner) When I got under the truck, I noticed that is was wet with oil under there. Except that I don't think it is oil. The wet area was near/on the front diff, and it was a clear fluid, so I have ruled out motor oil, and anti-freeze. I know that my PS pump is on it's way out, because it moans and groans on cold days (and now even on spring days) but that fluid looks dark, and the res is not empty. So what might my Path be leaking? Any ideas Thank you, Zack Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
94extreme Posted April 3, 2006 Share Posted April 3, 2006 i think you mentioned your answer. diff maybe? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cuong Nguyen Posted April 3, 2006 Share Posted April 3, 2006 (edited) When was the last time you checked your power steering fluid? it sounds like it's low if it's moaning and groaning. Where at your front diff is this fluid? Have you checked your coolant level? I'd say clean the fluid off, let it dry, let the truck run and see where the fluid is coming from. edit: MZ beat me Edited April 3, 2006 by Cuong Nguyen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unccpathfinder Posted April 4, 2006 Share Posted April 4, 2006 whats it smell like...gear oil is nasty i dont think pws has a distinct smell but u could def rule out gear oil...as well and possibly everything... how are the brakes b/c when my master cylinder started going out it would shoot fluid and coat everything below it... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
94extreme Posted April 4, 2006 Share Posted April 4, 2006 yeah, definitely you could eliminate the fluids by smell. they are all kind of distinct. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
02silverpathy Posted April 4, 2006 Share Posted April 4, 2006 Brake fluid was my first thought also! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slick Posted April 4, 2006 Share Posted April 4, 2006 sounds like gear oil and so does the location. i just changed the seals in mine at 137,000........ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zack1978 Posted April 5, 2006 Author Share Posted April 5, 2006 I checked again today, and it is clear fluid and it feels like an oil. I am almost 100% sure it is not brake fluid. It did have an oder to it but it was not that bad. Zack Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cuong Nguyen Posted April 6, 2006 Share Posted April 6, 2006 Brake fluid or power steering fluid... but it would seem like it'd be brake fluid.. check to see if any of your brake lines or your MC is leaking... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrimGreg Posted April 6, 2006 Share Posted April 6, 2006 If all your fluids check out, maybe you just hit something on the road. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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