4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999) Visit the 4th Generation forum to ask specific questions or find out more about the 4th Generation Maxima.

Fluid on top of Throttle body?? Need Help!

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 02-18-2002 | 02:56 PM
  #1  
ODDJoB's Avatar
Thread Starter
Senior Member
 
Joined: Nov 2001
Posts: 443
Fluid on top of Throttle body?? Need Help!

Sup everyone

about a week ago i noticed a fluid in between the indentures of the throttle body right above the valve cover on that end. i cant seem to figure out what fluid it is and where its coming from so i decided to turn to the org.

any ideas
thanks
jon
Old 02-18-2002 | 03:02 PM
  #2  
Ravq's Avatar
Senior Member
 
Joined: Oct 2000
Posts: 1,857
Describe the fluid. Is it dark? Clear? Viscous? Odor?
Old 02-18-2002 | 03:08 PM
  #3  
ODDJoB's Avatar
Thread Starter
Senior Member
 
Joined: Nov 2001
Posts: 443
its a darker fluid...its a little lighter than motor oil like an orange/brownish color im baffled on what it is..

thanks
Old 02-18-2002 | 03:56 PM
  #4  
Chunger's Avatar
My other car is a Hybrid
iTrader: (1)
 
Joined: Sep 2000
Posts: 3,827
From: SoCal
Like Ravq asked, oily or not?

I'd wipe the area clean and see if it reappears... double check the fluid levels around the car.
Old 02-18-2002 | 04:03 PM
  #5  
ODDJoB's Avatar
Thread Starter
Senior Member
 
Joined: Nov 2001
Posts: 443
thanks chunger i did try the wipe test and it did re appear and its oily i dont know it is..we need to meet up at one of the next mcc meets i want to check out your car..

thanks
jon
Old 02-18-2002 | 04:15 PM
  #6  
Chunger's Avatar
My other car is a Hybrid
iTrader: (1)
 
Joined: Sep 2000
Posts: 3,827
From: SoCal
Originally posted by ODDJoB
thanks chunger i did try the wipe test and it did re appear and its oily i dont know it is..we need to meet up at one of the next mcc meets i want to check out your car..

thanks
jon
Check the PCV valve on the driver's end of the rear valve cover. It's just in front of and below the TB. I don't know where else to look. If it's engine oil... your dipstick should show up low.

There's no splattering anywhere else nearby?
Old 02-18-2002 | 07:05 PM
  #7  
njmaxseltd's Avatar
Member who somehow became The President of The SE-L Club
iTrader: (19)
 
Joined: Jun 2001
Posts: 16,033
Originally posted by Chunger


Check the PCV valve on the driver's end of the rear valve cover. It's just in front of and below the TB. I don't know where else to look. If it's engine oil... your dipstick should show up low.

There's no splattering anywhere else nearby?
I was going to say the same thing, it sounds like crank case blow by. Look around for a lose or disconnected hose or PCV valve.
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
bumpypickle
4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
10
09-20-2015 08:22 AM
97_GXE
4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
5
09-15-2015 06:47 AM
followthadollar
4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
9
09-13-2015 09:55 AM
Maxboy23
5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
9
09-09-2015 10:37 AM
Maxboy23
5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
6
09-04-2015 06:04 PM



Quick Reply: Fluid on top of Throttle body?? Need Help!



All times are GMT -7. The time now is 04:10 AM.