Questions tagged [leak]
Questions related to leaks of operating fluids, control vacuum, or in the intake or exhaust systems. For leaks in the bodywork (e.g., rain coming in) use the [water-leak] and/or [body-work] tags. Also consider using fluid specific tags, for example add [coolant] if you have a known coolant leak.
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How to fix leaky tires after 2 shops couldn't
I have an SUV with factory 16" steel wheels and P235/70R16 tires. The tires have just under 30,000 miles of gentle driving on them. Two of the tires have been leaking quite a bit (about 10 psi per ...
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Gasoline is dripping out of a rubber tube outputting on the bottom of my motorcycle - is this normal, or is it a problem?
What bike?
A BMW 650, 1996 model.
What's the problem?
I noticed a slow, but steady, drip of gasoline from one of two rubber tubes that output to the bottom of the bike. I think the other rubber ...
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Losing coolant fast after just fixing radiator
I have just got my coolant tank and radiator replaced after a leak in the radiator and a cracked coolant tank. I filled the coolant tank last month and now it is nearly empty. I am just wondering if ...
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Huge puddle of water under car
I parked my Dodge Viper after driving for about two hours (in July, ~90°F, AC at full blast). Half an hour later I noticed a huge puddle under the engine, on the passenger side.
I am pretty sure it ...
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Damp leaking cabin, tips to trace leak and advice to dry it out
On my 2003 ('04 Model spec) Right Hand Drive Volkswagen Bora (Jetta) Mk4 PD130 TDI SE (Comfortline) I have wetness both on and under my floor mats and in the carpet. The damp seems to be concentrated ...
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Lapped valves still leak but slowly
Background
I did some work on my engine's head valves and their seats. This is a very old engine with very old/abused/invented/adapted parts, etc.
Both the valves and seats were in pitiful condition. ...
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How do brake lines connect to their respective fittings?
I'm planning on replacing a leaky section of brake line for the rear driver side wheel on my 2004 Hyundai Getz 1.3 Gsi. The section of brake hose is relatively short, with one end connected to the ...
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Troubleshooting fluid leakage onto the engine area?
The bike is a Hero Honda Splendor Plus, and I've been seeing some fluid on the engine area for a month. Earlier I used to ignore it and wipe it off, but it returns. The bike's mileage has also reduced,...
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Corolla - Coolant leaking from timing chain cover
I have a 2002 Toyota Corolla (1zz-fe engine) and recently noticed an important coolant leak, dripping from under the car, apparently from the oil pan. I took a closer look and was able to identify ...
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Can I patch a hole in washer fluid tank?
The windshield washer fluid tank on my Toyota Corolla has a C-shaped crack in the bottom. I removed the tank and drained it. Is there a reliable way to patch/fix this without having to buy a new tank? ...
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How to test for a leak in the exhaust manifold gasket?
I suspect that my 1999 Volvo V40 T4 has a leaky exhaust manifold gasket. In winter there used to be some odd faint whistling while the engine was cold and now I'm trying to find the reason of a ...
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Coolant pouring out from under 1998 GMC Yukon as fast as i put in
I filled my radiator with water and it is pouring right back out of the rear of engine as fast as i fill. It seems to be near or behind the transmission.
https://youtu.be/27qV-ufMsQc
How can I find ...
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Coolant/antifreeze leaking out of engine block (See photo/video)
I'm not sure exactly what is going on with my vehicle ('98 Wrangler, 4.0L), but it's pretty obvious something is wrong. I think I might have had some minor coolant leaking after the past few times I'...
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How to repair a leaking power steering system in a 2002 Hyundai Elantra
How can I fix a leaking power steering system on a 2002 Hyundai Elantra myself? Here you can see that the bottom hose is very damp with power steering fluid. The top hose has some wetness near the ...
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How to fix leaking air conditioning schrader valve
I have a 98 jeep cheerokee sport. The air conditioning coolant leaks. After doing some diagnostics, I detected audibly a hissing sound coming from the low input port, leading me to believe the ...
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What could this water leak be under my car?
I noticed a coolant leak coming out under my Mazda 3 2007. It is right in the center next to what looks like an overflow outlet.
I have noticed a hole which looks like this, and coolant comes from ...
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How do I find a vacuum leak? I'd highly prefer not to use a carb cleaner spray
The car is a 1998 Oldsmobile Intrigue with 3.8L V6 engine (3800 Series). I've been doing my research and due diligence, but please understand I'm very inexperienced with automobiles.
I went to ...
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Is it OK to not fix a power steering rack leak?
I have a 97 Honda Accord with 122K miles on it. Recently, if I drive over bumpy roads, I'll sometimes feel vibrations seemingly from the underside of the car, almost as if something might be loose. ...
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Possible fuel filler leak in F-150 truck
I have a 2001 Ford F-150 pickup. When I refueled it yesterday, I noticed a strong gasoline smell and an oily liquid (presumably gasoline) dripping down off the bottom of the fuel tank. Only a small ...
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Diagnosis of slow brake leak
I have determined the general source of a brake fluid leak on my 1994 acura integra but am unsure which component has failed causing the leak.
After tracing all of the lines in the car and ...
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Steering tight and orange fluid on ground after failure to start
This morning, my car wouldn't start so a friend of mine and I tried to push start it, with no luck. We got around a corner in my neighborhood and fortunately found someone who could jump it. ...
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2002 Mercedes E320 - Exhaust getting into the cabin of the vehicle and causing headaches
Experiencing exhaust fumes in the car. It's causing eyes burning and headaches after driving the car for 30 minutes. The Dealer checked and found nothing wrong but every time after driving the car ...
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2007 Subaru Outback 'Leak' ... what is it?
I'm looking to buy a 2007 Subaru Outback (automatic).
For some reason they all seem to have an oily splatter as shown in image. This car is extra oily in this spot (but it has many miles). Anyone ...
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Burning smell, leak, losing power. Maybe transmission related
First off, I know almost nothing about cars. I can fill them up with gas and drive them. That's about it. This car is a '99 Subaru Outback, automatic.
When I last took my car in for an oil change, ...
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Radiator leak 92 subaru, repairs possible or replace?
Lower corner of radiator sprung a leak, was curious if self repairs were possible or recommended though my research would indicate it needs to be replaced. If I replace the radiator my self, since it ...
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Slow leak that multiple mechanics could not find
About a week ago, I had new tires put on my car. The next day, I took a long trip from Birmingham, Alabama to New Orleans, Louisiana. I made it to the Mississippi state line around the time my TPMS ...
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Dripping water from under the water housing
I am on a tight budget. How do I go through fixing the leak, start with the nuts (enclosed with red hexagons) then the blue ones and then go to the yellow ones or can I go start all together with the ...
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Can I keep driving with P0456?
I have a check engine light with code P0456 (Evaporative Emissions System - Small leak detected).
I replaced the gas cap and cleared the code, but the CEL came back after couple of days. Next step ...
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How to fix an injector leaking into the manifold?
I suspect I have an EFI common rail injector that fails to hold pressure and slowly leaks petrol into the manifold when the engine is shut down (and possibly while running). I am interested in why ...
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Block Test: Can't suck any more air, is this normal? (1999 Suburban)
I performed a block test recently to diagnose a problem I'm having. The liquid stayed blue, but I want to clarify I have done this right. The purpose of the test was to see if I could prove a head ...
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Fuel leaking out of drain tube
I just purchased a 1985 Suzuki gs300l. When I put gas in the tank it immediately started pouring out the drain tube that is connected to the air box. What is wrong and how can I fix it?
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Mysterious coolant leak HOLDEN ASTRA
Recently I have started to notice that there's coolant (presumably) leaking from the engine. There's no obvious leak when you look at the engine from below right after you have driven it, but it ...
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Did I blow my 1998 civic up? [closed]
Driving on the interstate and I notice a heavy cloud of smoke following me. I pull over to shoulder and see that it is coming from under hood. Being a female, I didn't open hood immediately but, ...
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2001 Mercury Sable -- Rough Idle/High RPM and Transmission Leaks
I have a 2001 Mercury Sable (24V DOHC V6) that has been having problems with its vacuum system. I live in Florida where the average temperature lately has been in the 80s.
I've been experiencing a ...
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Shall I replace strut?
2002 Camry LE, 150,000 miles. The rear passenger side leaks, but the rear driver side seems okay. They have been like these for 3 or more years. The riding experence has been okay, not bumpy. If I ...
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What's the black knob near the oil pan?
What's this black knob near the oil pan under my car (2007 Hyundai Santa Fe AWD)?
Oil seems to be leaking from or near it (black liquid, I assume it's oil), trying to troubleshoot first leak.
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What do I risk if I don't fix my leaking evaporator core on my 2004 Jeep GC?
The shop just tested my non-working AC, and recharged the freon - so, for now, it's working. Cost $118 all in.
However, they tell me I have a leak in my evaporator core, and that it will take 16 ...
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Excessive water dripping from exhaust
This question is similar:
What does a water like drop coming out of the exhaust of the car signify?
But it sounds like the water should be in small amounts, and only when the car has not been driving ...
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Bad pitting on carburetor causing small fuel leak
I have a Motorcraft 2150 carb which has some pretty bad pitting on the main body. The pitting caused like two small holes and is causing fuel to slowly drip. I can only see the holes from the outside ...
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Does fuel pump cover need to be sealed with glue?
When removing back seats I removed fuel pump cover to check if any water leaked into it. I had to pry it open as it looked glued down but may just have been the result of time.
When I screwed the ...
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What is the proper way to install a hose clamp?
I have a hose clamp which is continually leaking. I have tightened it until I cannot turn the screw anymore, but it still leaks. Is there a proper way to install a hose clamp? Am I doing something ...
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2011 Pathfinder leaking green fluid?
First, I don't know a whole lot about vehicle repair. I've only done some minor repairs on my truck like sensors and anti-freeze types of repairs. I noticed this puddle of green fluid on my garage ...
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Leaking gas tank from rust - needs sealed. What materials should I use and how should I do it?
I have a gas tank that is leaking a few drips at a time. It doesn't seem like much of a problem except when the tank is at half full or past, and I can quickly lose 2-3 gallons overnight from the ...
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Master cylinder leak
I'm working on a 63 Impala, and got a new master cylinder in. The 63 has a single brake line, but the new master has two ports. The manufacturer included a plug for the extra port if it's not needed, ...
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Wet passenger floor in parked Mercury Milan after a rain
I have a 2009 Mercury Milan, premier package with sunroof etc.
I found a frozen spot of water (melted and smelled to confirm not antifreeze) about 1.75 inches in diameter near the center of the floor ...
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15 ppm of CO levels inside car
I constantly measure 15 ppm of CO inside my car after a long commute (~1 hour of continuous driving, but the overall trip can take from 1.5 to 2 hours depending on my destinations before heading home)....
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Water leaking through visor area into interior
My car leaks when it rains. Rain drips from the visor area. I suspect an area outside and above the windshield that is showing some rust. I also suspect that my windshield was not replaced (long ago)...
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How bad is 30% cylinder leak?
I recently performed a cylinder leakdown test searching for a cause for oil loss. On 5/6 cylinders, I pumped it up to 90 psi on the left gauge and the right gauge was between 75-80. Only 1/6 wouldn't ...
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Slow, clear fluid leak
I noticed yesterday that the vehicle I'm driving (2011 or 2012 Hyundai Accent "Blue"), is slowly leaking a cold, clear, mostly odourless, bad tasting fluid.
Based on the colour and temperature I ...
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Honda Civic 1997 steering fluid leak
I bought my -97 Civic two weeks ago. After a week of driving, the power steering started to screech whenever I turned the wheels while the engine was cold (with warm engine the eerie screeching sound ...