FUELER Posted June 17, 2006 Share Posted June 17, 2006 (edited) Problem soved - leaky oil filter (idiots at express tire) Edited June 19, 2006 by FUELER Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
max_stryker Posted June 17, 2006 Share Posted June 17, 2006 I would check the lines for leaks and see if any boots are effed up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Precise1 Posted June 18, 2006 Share Posted June 18, 2006 I don't know that animal, but the rule of thumb is to clean everything well then start and check for leaks... If nothing, drive for a few miles and check for leaks... You get the drift. Sorry to be so vague, but thats usually what finds the problem. B Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrimGreg Posted June 18, 2006 Share Posted June 18, 2006 Roll it around and flour and look for the wet spot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nissandoms47 Posted June 18, 2006 Share Posted June 18, 2006 um check the lines that go from one side of the rack to the other. there are 2 of them and they are metal. i had one go out on me from it rubbing on the metal thing under the plastic splash guard. and it leaked everywhere. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FUELER Posted June 18, 2006 Author Share Posted June 18, 2006 i dont know the fluid is everywhere and leaks a puddle everyday, yet all my fluids are still up to level??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
max_stryker Posted June 19, 2006 Share Posted June 19, 2006 (edited) its it more liquidy...or more greasy like.... check the boot on the outside there (just in from the inner tie rod) and the boots going across the rack. wear a white latex glove to determ what kind of stuff is leaking....(you said puddle so im thinking ps fluid) but any details on coloration?...could be as simple as windshield wiper fluid leaking across and down onto the rack..other than that....i would check your oil levels Edited June 19, 2006 by max_stryker Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FUELER Posted June 19, 2006 Author Share Posted June 19, 2006 nice pic. It's more fluid like, rather than greasy. All boots look fine but it looks like it might be coming out of the power steering rack somewhere between the 2 boots on the ends.... I'll get down and dirty with it tomorrow. I know it's a very vague question which is hard to answer over the internet but thanks for the help guys, NPORA always a great help!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FUELER Posted June 19, 2006 Author Share Posted June 19, 2006 added pics Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casey.T Posted June 19, 2006 Share Posted June 19, 2006 Pic's look similar to a coolant leak. Smell Sweet? Coolant level? It could be that the system needs to be under pressure to identify what is leaking... Have the wifey with the parking brake on and in Park run it up to about 3000 rpms and slowly turn the wheel back and forth to full lock... Make sure she does not know what your insured for..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mws Posted June 19, 2006 Share Posted June 19, 2006 How's your oil level? That drop on the bottom of the oil filter sure looks suspicious to me! When did you last change the oil and filter? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FUELER Posted June 19, 2006 Author Share Posted June 19, 2006 oil level is still above the high mark, just like when i filled it 500 miles ago. Oil is still clean, filter is on tight, and the stuff under is dirty. PS fluid, i cant tell if it dropped, would half an inch cause this much oil underneath? ive dealt with gear oil before and it stunk. This stuff smells bland? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casey.T Posted June 19, 2006 Share Posted June 19, 2006 Try the pressure thing... It was the only way I could find which hose was leaking on the subaru Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FUELER Posted June 19, 2006 Author Share Posted June 19, 2006 problem sovled. leaky oil filter. mws, you guessed it right!! Thanks guys!!! What an easy fix! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mws Posted June 19, 2006 Share Posted June 19, 2006 We live for moments like this! Easy and CHEAP repairs are the most wonderful things... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FUELER Posted June 20, 2006 Author Share Posted June 20, 2006 Definitely. Especially when the shop that did my oil changes told me that it wasn't oil and that I needed a new power steering rack for $1300. I'm going to write some letters cause I am pissed! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Precise1 Posted June 20, 2006 Share Posted June 20, 2006 Hammer them Fueler !! Don't let up or be nice !!! This is the kind of crap that ignorant people fall for and get screwed !! My guess is you can get free oil changes for life by the same asshats who screwed up an oil change to begin with... B Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casey.T Posted June 20, 2006 Share Posted June 20, 2006 Get them to Clean up the under side of your rig..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In Now