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jorg01
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Nov 21, 2013, 4:44 PM
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My tacoma 2004 starts leaking in front right side only a clear viscous fluid mixed with oil quite a few hours only after driving, sometimes not at all. is that power steering fluid? it leaves a stain, so I do not think it is coolant. As I am a novice in this do i try and fix it myself or go straight to a service guy before i destroy the car? Is it a loose nut,bolt etc or something more serious,read expensive?
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Discretesignals
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Nov 21, 2013, 5:06 PM
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Have you been underneath the vehicle to see where the leak is coming from?
Since we volunteer our time and knowledge, we ask for you to please follow up when a problem is resolved.
(This post was edited by Discretesignals on Nov 21, 2013, 5:07 PM)
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jorg01
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Nov 21, 2013, 5:30 PM
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its hidden by plates, but on one side of car only .
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Discretesignals
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Nov 21, 2013, 6:04 PM
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You may need to remove the skid plate to get a better look.
Since we volunteer our time and knowledge, we ask for you to please follow up when a problem is resolved.
(This post was edited by Discretesignals on Nov 21, 2013, 6:18 PM)
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Hammer Time
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Nov 21, 2013, 6:30 PM
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How about this idea.............. has anyone checked the fluid levels to see which one is low?
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jorg01
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Nov 22, 2013, 3:41 AM
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it's only been very little leakage so far, but will do.
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jorg01
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Nov 22, 2013, 3:42 AM
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will do in next few days when not working
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nickwarner
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Nov 22, 2013, 4:51 AM
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Checking your fluid levels takes only a minute to do. I wouldn't wait a few days until it is convenient, just pop the hood and check them. Its a good habit to be checking them fairly regularly anyhow.
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Tom Greenleaf
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Nov 22, 2013, 5:18 AM
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Check levels NOW. Clues from a drip until seen include brake fluid will rinse off with plain water as well as coolant. Power steering, trans, gearcase, engine oil will not,
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