Main IndexAuto Repair Home Search Posts SEARCH
POSTS
Who's Online WHO'S
ONLINE
Log in LOG
IN









Search Auto Parts

Dark liquid dripping from my car


  Email This Post



Guest
Anonymous Poster

Jul 19, 2007, 4:25 PM

Post #1 of 4 (1095 views)
Dark liquid dripping from my car Sign In

I drive a '94 Ford Explorer that is basically in good health, even though it has 230,000 miles on it.

Today I noticed that there is a dark fluid dripping from the center of the engine area. (I noticed it in my garage.)

Should I be worried? Is there something that ought to be checked?

No other symptoms at this time, the car is running fine.

Thanks in advance for any help! Smile


dmunsey
User

Jul 19, 2007, 4:28 PM

Post #2 of 4 (1091 views)
Re: Dark liquid dripping from my car Sign In

Can you tell if its oil,proberly is.Check the oil level.


Guest
Anonymous Poster

Jul 19, 2007, 4:58 PM

Post #3 of 4 (1088 views)
Re: Dark liquid dripping from my car Sign In

I would say it looks like oil, yes. I had the oil changed about 3 weeks ago, but it's been driven hard since then on a long trip.

Do you think I need to have a mechanic look at it?

Thanks!!


way2old
Veteran / Moderator
way2old profile image

Jul 19, 2007, 5:02 PM

Post #4 of 4 (1086 views)
Re: Dark liquid dripping from my car Sign In

First, crawl up under it and see if you can pinpoint where it is coming from. It may just be a loose drain plug. It may be easier to jack it up and safely support it while you are under it looking for the leak.



Being way2old is why I need help from younger minds






  Email This Post
 
 


Feed Button




Search for (options) Privacy Sitemap