Drivers side front wheel fluid leak

[MatrixXXx]

Just done 3 hours drive to site , and there is fluid marks on my front wheel it's not dripping but a fluid has escaped from somewhere. I cant tell if it is coolant or Brake fluid , it looks slightly pink which would suggest coolant , the brake fluid is still at max The engine was running hot ,

Is it possible for the coolant expansion pipe to eject coolant on to the inside of my front wheel?

Just changed the coolant last week.

Thanks in advance.

[VinceM]

If it dries quickly it's possibly coolant; if it doesn't it may be PAS fluid as that is usually red. Keep a watch on both levels and that will tell you what is leaking.

[MatrixXXx]

Power steering fluid could also be in that area , will check at lunch time.

Could be a big problem as I'm on site all week 150 miles from home.

[MatrixXXx]

Any one had a power steering leak there ??

[Wyld Stallyn]

MatrixXXx said:

Any one had a power steering leak there ??

Not there, but if it is a PAS Fluid Leak...

1. Don't let it run low or You'll have no Steering and a knackered PAS pump to boot

2. IF it is a Pas leak there will likely be a moaning and groaning noise to accompany it too

[MatrixXXx]

did notice a slight whine the last few miles

[Wyld Stallyn]

MatrixXXx said:

did notice a slight whine the last few miles

Just to clarify - is the leak on the Passenger or Drivers side?

[MatrixXXx]

drivers side

[MatrixXXx]

Just checked the PAS fluid still on max, but the coolant level has dropped on the dipstick , so just wondering if it burped itself?

Just rained here in Stone (stafford) can't see any fluid marks so must be water based? I know PAS fluid is an oil , just wondering if brake fluid would wash away without leaving a residue?.

Just in case where would be the nearest specialist to me?

[VinceM]

MatrixXXx said:

Just checked the PAS fluid still on max, but the coolant level has dropped on the dipstick , so just wondering if it burped itself?

J

Sounds like it to me.

[MatrixXXx]

It must be coolant, just driven 15 mile no leaks , but engine not very hot.

assume it must have been a air pocket moving around, Also the tank is very close to the drivers side wheel, although cant see it.

any tips on how to get the air out?