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Old 12-28-2011, 03:23 AM   #1 (permalink)
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Default is this normal? leak?

is my car the only one that has this?
looks like a leak... not sure thou

any thoughts?

its right in front of the radiator next to the intake manifold



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Old 12-28-2011, 01:59 PM   #2 (permalink)
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It might be a little overflow from your coolant bottle.from being overfilled.
Wipe it with your finger and see what it smells like.
(assuming that is your radiator catch can in the picture.)
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Old 12-28-2011, 02:50 PM   #3 (permalink)
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My 2010 has the same issue, though not as pronounced. Definitely not coolant related.
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Old 12-28-2011, 03:39 PM   #4 (permalink)
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Clean it off and see if it comes back.
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Doesn't look "fresh".
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Old 12-28-2011, 05:34 PM   #5 (permalink)
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Looks old. I don't worry unless it leaves a puddle under the car.


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Looks like it is on the seam between the engine block and the IMA motor/gen. There shouldn't be any oil or lubricants right there that can leak out.
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Old 01-03-2012, 11:40 AM   #7 (permalink)
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same leak on my car. nothing is running low though.
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Old 01-03-2012, 01:26 PM   #8 (permalink)
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Is your leak fresh?

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Old 01-06-2012, 10:03 AM   #9 (permalink)
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Just checked mine... no sign of any leak. Clean and dry after 13,000 miles.
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Until someone comes up with a "fresh" leak, this will remain a mystery.
Possible theory..........Locating pin (dowel) in this general area between the cases. Assembly lube?

Anyone cleaned the area yet?

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