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Old Feb 6, 2006 | 06:16 PM
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Have a small leak!!! need help!

I was changing my oil over the weekend and i noticed that there was some build up of either oil/power steering fluid on and around my oil pan. I dont know what side the power steering pump is on, but im guessing the other side. So i checked under my car today and saw 2 small drops on the ground, still to hard to determine which of the two fluids it is. Whatever is dripping its minimal but i want to fix it. What do you guys think? oil pan seal?

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Old Feb 6, 2006 | 07:48 PM
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clean the area up with brake cleaner or whatever, and then you'll be able to see where the oil is coming from.

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Also: It could be anything from a seal to a bad oil pressure sending unit (those things like like crazy).
Old Feb 6, 2006 | 08:16 PM
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did u replace the washer on ur drain plug last oil change
Old Feb 6, 2006 | 09:22 PM
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if you can't tell which fluids they are, put a white piece of paper under the car and check the color.
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