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Old 03-04-2017 | 11:43 AM
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2016 RDX Leaks

My RDX is leaking a fluid. Doesn't seem to be oil or transmission fluid or window wash. Dealer can't take it in for a week so I'm wondering what leaks other 2016 owners have had? The new Consumer Reports shows Noises/Leaks as the one aspect of the 2016 that gets less than highest marks. I know things like this can happen but I'm curious about how common--and what the leaks were? Thanks.
Old 03-04-2017 | 11:57 AM
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Old 03-04-2017 | 12:12 PM
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It appears darker--but--there's road grime that is mixed with it. Lots of driving in the rain. It's not red. It seems to have an oily texture.
Old 03-04-2017 | 02:47 PM
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Not to hijack this topic, but beware of Consumer Reports for just about anything anymore. I used to hold them in high regards, but I do believe that they are being "lobbied" these days, despite what they say otherwise.
Old 03-04-2017 | 05:08 PM
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i just reached under and got what appears to be oil--maybe engine oil. But dipstick shows oil is full. Might be a slow leak so far.
Old 03-04-2017 | 05:13 PM
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Originally Posted by GrayBear
Not to hijack this topic, but beware of Consumer Reports for just about anything anymore. I used to hold them in high regards, but I do believe that they are being "lobbied" these days, despite what they say otherwise.
That may be. But showing leaks would most likely come from their owner reviews. Nonetheless--if others here don't have a leak experience that's good news. Consumer Reports indicated it's only a slight problem, and was housed along with Noise in a single category.
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Leak update. It was a faulty oil filter gasket that was leaking. As leaks go...this is a pretty good one.
Old 03-10-2017 | 09:54 PM
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Leak update. It was a faulty oil filter gasket that was leaking. As leaks go...this is a pretty good one.
Thank you for the conclusion.




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