I’ve noticed over the past couple of weeks a small, but, persistent fluid leak from my 2005. It appears to be coming from behind the wheel on the passenger side. I’m starting to work on the hydraulics for the top that are leaking & I’m wondering if it’s that simple or if it could be something else. I don’t have any codes, the car had its 90k mile service a few months ago. Any thoughts before I take her to our mechanic?

Thanks,
- Brian

 

Air conditioner drain perhaps since you just started using it with the warm weather.

 

It’s basically under the passengers side seat. I’d like to think that’s the issue.

Here’s a picture of it, but, it’s kind of hard to see.

 

It could be windshield washer fluid coming from a cracked reservoir.
See here. CLICK

 

It's best to identify what type of fluid it is to locate the problem

 

I don’t see any evidence of wiper fluid leakage... I’ll take her to our mechanic ASAP. I did drive her today and didn’t have any problems with the engine or the transmission...

 

That's how you do it. WHAT is leaking? If it is on the concrete floor, it is a simple matter to identify it.

People make things SO much harder than they really are. I learned this lesson at age 21 as a beginning electronics technician. "Mark, stop letting simple things intimidate you, use your basic senses and work backward from there." This lesson has served me well for 39 years.

 

Does that mean you have been going backwards for 39 years?

 

If it's an automatic, it could be the transmission adapter plug/bushing connector
https://www.crossfireforum.org/forum...a-daaaa-6.html

 

try to identify what type off fluid it is eg: water, trans oil, brake, steering etc then you will know where to look.

 

Good advice from both posts! Use your sense of taste to identify what the fluid is; each of the fluids has a distinctive taste.

 

I’m pretty sure that it’s transmission fluid. It matches the stories of a few drops turning into more & more over a few months. I’ll look into that and, as always, I appreciate the information and thoughts.

 

I’m almost positive that it’s the transmission adapter plug/bushing connector. Where do I find a new one or should I take it to the shop?

I also noticed that it appears that something has been shredded...

 

https://www.fcpeuro.com/products/mer...ce-kit-722csk1

 

Thanks for the link. Is there a DYI article on what tools you need & how to replace it?

 

Take a look at this. I watched video right before I did mine last week and it was right on.

 

You don't need to pull the pan if you don't want to. Just the connector and add in about a quart of ATF. That kit link I sent you is perfect for that.

 

That’s great... two quick questions...

1) Did you lift the whole car up?
2) Any idea what the other picture shows? Is there a hose around there that has a wrapping on it? If so, does it need to be fixed, or, can I simply remove it?
3) What tool did you use to remove the part? My number of car tools are limited.
4) Anything that I’ll need to do with the computer?


Thanks!

 

You add the amount if transmission fluid that is required to bring the fluid level up to where it should be, no more no less.

 

You need a special dipstick that didn’t come with the car to measure the fluid level, right?