Car depositing a clear greasy liquid
Car depositing a clear greasy liquid
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dave0010

Original Poster:

1,424 posts

192 months

Saturday 30th March 2013
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I notices last night that my 2003 Z4 is leaking a clear greasy liquid by the front drivers wheel. Above this is the brake reservoir but the liquid appears to not be brake as its just to clear. I've also checked the washer jet lines and they all seem fine.

Anyone have any other ideas? the small puddle it left over night also hasn't evaporated and is still very visible.

steveo3002

11,241 posts

205 months

Saturday 30th March 2013
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fresh brake fluid is almost clear

have the wheel off and have a good look

Momentofmadness

2,371 posts

272 months

Saturday 30th March 2013
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steveo3002 said:
fresh brake fluid is almost clear

have the wheel off and have a good look
+1 smile

dave0010

Original Poster:

1,424 posts

192 months

Saturday 30th March 2013
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bugger was hoping it wasn't break fluid but the more I investigate the more this seems to be the problem. I dont fancy changing brake lines myself on the car. Cheers all

TheLastPost

1,150 posts

172 months

Saturday 30th March 2013
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Try tasting it and the stuff in the brake reservoir (just a dab on the end of your finger, as brake fluid is poisonous in large quantities). It has a very distinctive taste.

Roo

11,504 posts

238 months

Saturday 30th March 2013
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Air conditioning drain?

They leak slightly greasy water when used. Even if it's only for demisting the car.