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Old Sep 25, 2012 | 09:56 PM
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Is this something to be concerned about?

I never notice any stains on my driveway but today as I was doing an oil change, I noticed something is leaking,but from where?
There doesn't seem to be any fresh oil anywhere and i never notice anything on my driveway. What do you guys suggest? Btw, I changed the rear main seal 2 years ago.

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Old Sep 26, 2012 | 12:00 AM
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Looks better than mine.. I wouldn't worry about it
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Old Sep 26, 2012 | 12:05 AM
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If you dont know from where did come out then probably is puked ATF from the trans Breather tube...
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Old Sep 26, 2012 | 02:09 AM
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remove the inspection cover under trans/engine connection--2 small bolts
if engine oil in there its rear main seal
BUT
we have found clogged PCV $10, forcing pressure and oil past the rear main seal!!
replacement solved leak

if its a really odd fluid ck the motor mounts, front and rear
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Old Sep 26, 2012 | 06:47 AM
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Originally Posted by Skirmich
If you dont know from where did come out then probably is puked ATF from the trans Breather tube...
what would cause that?
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Old Sep 26, 2012 | 08:55 AM
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That could be old oil from the rear main or you may have a new rear main leak. It also could be from a valve cover. Clean it up and drive it a month and see if it shows back up.
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Old Sep 26, 2012 | 10:39 AM
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It is a sign of leaking if you didn't see it before. Do as said above to inspect where the leak comes from.
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Old Sep 26, 2012 | 10:48 AM
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remove that cover, wipe it dry inside if needed,,drive and monitor
ck PCV valve,,may as well replace it based on age, under 10 bucks- any parts store

back in the day we changed these every year!
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