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Title: clear oily fluid leaking
Post by: jmorris on September 16, 2012, 07:31:35 pm

hey guys, Just parked up and noticed a puddle of clear watery fluid forming under the car. It feels slightly oily between fingers, Its seems to be comin from the back of the engine bay.
Any ideas what it is??
Jake

Title: Re: clear oily fluid leaking
Post by: Degudodger on September 16, 2012, 07:37:02 pm

Hi,

What colour is it, Red/Purple?

Welcome to the forum by the way  :smiley:

Title: Re: clear oily fluid leaking
Post by: jmorris on September 16, 2012, 07:40:04 pm

Thanks,
Its clear, Just like water

Title: Re: clear oily fluid leaking
Post by: Degudodger on September 16, 2012, 07:42:18 pm

if it's colourless i suspect it is just water from your Aircon so nothing to worry about.

Title: Re: clear oily fluid leaking
Post by: jmorris on September 16, 2012, 08:53:40 pm

Thanks, i was hoping it would be that!

Title: Re: clear oily fluid leaking
Post by: RedRobin on September 16, 2012, 09:20:35 pm

^^^^
But you describe it as "oily". DSG oil? Though that isn't really colourless.

Title: Re: clear oily fluid leaking
Post by: sandancer on September 16, 2012, 09:22:35 pm

It's not coolant is it ?
That can sometimes feel a bit 'oily' so to speak

Title: Re: clear oily fluid leaking
Post by: Matto on September 16, 2012, 10:26:48 pm

I would also say condensate from the air con. Mine does it. The oil may have come out of the ground you parked on. Like when it rain, the water lifts oils from the road making them greasy.

Title: Re: clear oily fluid leaking
Post by: Trekmeister on September 17, 2012, 06:41:31 am

Quote from: Matto on September 16, 2012, 10:26:48 pm

I would also say condensate from the air con. Mine does it. The oil may have come out of the ground you parked on. Like when it rain, the water lifts oils from the road making them greasy.

I also get the same very occasionally and was also under the impression it was from the aircon.