bright yellow fluid leak !
12-18-2007, 08:56 PM
#31
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Re: bright yellow fluid leak !
The stuff I have seen is a light yellowish brown colour. Thinned out
over snow and it could maybe go really light.
Mike
Dave Milne wrote:
> powersteering fluid that Jeep sells over here is a medium brown, definitely
> not yellow bright or otherwise...
>
> Perhaps it's coolant from another vehicle that was parked there before ...
>
> Dave
>
> "Mike Romain" <romainm@sympatico.ca> wrote in message
> news:47684fd5$0$20804$9a6e19ea@unlimited.newshosti ng.com...
>> Fadi wrote:
>>> could it be from the battery ?
>>>
>>> my car didn't start this morning :( ... when i turn the key all i hear
>>> is a 'click' ... i didn't forget any lights on or left anything
>>> running...
>>>
>>> this sucks...
>> Maybe a blown power steering pump with it's yellow fluid seized and
>> puked so the engine won't turn over?
>>
>> Mike
>> 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
>> 'New' frame in the works for '08. Some Canadian Bush Trip and Build
>> Photos: http://mikeromainjeeptrips.shutterfly.com
>
>
over snow and it could maybe go really light.
Mike
Dave Milne wrote:
> powersteering fluid that Jeep sells over here is a medium brown, definitely
> not yellow bright or otherwise...
>
> Perhaps it's coolant from another vehicle that was parked there before ...
>
> Dave
>
> "Mike Romain" <romainm@sympatico.ca> wrote in message
> news:47684fd5$0$20804$9a6e19ea@unlimited.newshosti ng.com...
>> Fadi wrote:
>>> could it be from the battery ?
>>>
>>> my car didn't start this morning :( ... when i turn the key all i hear
>>> is a 'click' ... i didn't forget any lights on or left anything
>>> running...
>>>
>>> this sucks...
>> Maybe a blown power steering pump with it's yellow fluid seized and
>> puked so the engine won't turn over?
>>
>> Mike
>> 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
>> 'New' frame in the works for '08. Some Canadian Bush Trip and Build
>> Photos: http://mikeromainjeeptrips.shutterfly.com
>
>
12-18-2007, 09:03 PM
#32
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Re: bright yellow fluid leak !
LOL!!!!
That was my first thought!
-jenn
On Tue, 18 Dec 2007 15:45:01 GMT, "Dave Milne" <jeep@_removethisbit_milne.info>
wrote:
>>Diff oil is dark or grey if contaminated with water.
>>Are you sure that the cat hasn't had a **** underneath that nice warm engine
>>?
>>
>>Dave Milne, Scotland
>>
>>"Fadi" <fadius@gmail.com> wrote in message
>>news:b43e9f8e-d918-4a0d-9ce5-5bd4d08c051d@w56g2000hsf.googlegroups.com...
>>>
>>> Hello,
>>>
>>> I have a Jeep TJ 2002 2.5L manual transmission (and no AC)
>>>
>>> over the weekend, i noticed that there was fresh bright yellow patches
>>> under my jeep... i'm pretty sure that it's from jeep because it was
>>> snowing overnight.. the snow went under the car and the leak is
>>> clearly visible on the snow.
>>>
>>> it's not my windshield washer (that's blue)
>>> it's not my coolant fluid (that's brownish)
>>> obviously not engine oil
>>> not brake oil
>>>
>>> could it be from the differential box ?
>>>
>>> the patch was in the front center ...
>>>
>>> Fadi
>>
That was my first thought!
-jenn
On Tue, 18 Dec 2007 15:45:01 GMT, "Dave Milne" <jeep@_removethisbit_milne.info>
wrote:
>>Diff oil is dark or grey if contaminated with water.
>>Are you sure that the cat hasn't had a **** underneath that nice warm engine
>>?
>>
>>Dave Milne, Scotland
>>
>>"Fadi" <fadius@gmail.com> wrote in message
>>news:b43e9f8e-d918-4a0d-9ce5-5bd4d08c051d@w56g2000hsf.googlegroups.com...
>>>
>>> Hello,
>>>
>>> I have a Jeep TJ 2002 2.5L manual transmission (and no AC)
>>>
>>> over the weekend, i noticed that there was fresh bright yellow patches
>>> under my jeep... i'm pretty sure that it's from jeep because it was
>>> snowing overnight.. the snow went under the car and the leak is
>>> clearly visible on the snow.
>>>
>>> it's not my windshield washer (that's blue)
>>> it's not my coolant fluid (that's brownish)
>>> obviously not engine oil
>>> not brake oil
>>>
>>> could it be from the differential box ?
>>>
>>> the patch was in the front center ...
>>>
>>> Fadi
>>
12-18-2007, 09:03 PM
#33
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Re: bright yellow fluid leak !
LOL!!!!
That was my first thought!
-jenn
On Tue, 18 Dec 2007 15:45:01 GMT, "Dave Milne" <jeep@_removethisbit_milne.info>
wrote:
>>Diff oil is dark or grey if contaminated with water.
>>Are you sure that the cat hasn't had a **** underneath that nice warm engine
>>?
>>
>>Dave Milne, Scotland
>>
>>"Fadi" <fadius@gmail.com> wrote in message
>>news:b43e9f8e-d918-4a0d-9ce5-5bd4d08c051d@w56g2000hsf.googlegroups.com...
>>>
>>> Hello,
>>>
>>> I have a Jeep TJ 2002 2.5L manual transmission (and no AC)
>>>
>>> over the weekend, i noticed that there was fresh bright yellow patches
>>> under my jeep... i'm pretty sure that it's from jeep because it was
>>> snowing overnight.. the snow went under the car and the leak is
>>> clearly visible on the snow.
>>>
>>> it's not my windshield washer (that's blue)
>>> it's not my coolant fluid (that's brownish)
>>> obviously not engine oil
>>> not brake oil
>>>
>>> could it be from the differential box ?
>>>
>>> the patch was in the front center ...
>>>
>>> Fadi
>>
That was my first thought!
-jenn
On Tue, 18 Dec 2007 15:45:01 GMT, "Dave Milne" <jeep@_removethisbit_milne.info>
wrote:
>>Diff oil is dark or grey if contaminated with water.
>>Are you sure that the cat hasn't had a **** underneath that nice warm engine
>>?
>>
>>Dave Milne, Scotland
>>
>>"Fadi" <fadius@gmail.com> wrote in message
>>news:b43e9f8e-d918-4a0d-9ce5-5bd4d08c051d@w56g2000hsf.googlegroups.com...
>>>
>>> Hello,
>>>
>>> I have a Jeep TJ 2002 2.5L manual transmission (and no AC)
>>>
>>> over the weekend, i noticed that there was fresh bright yellow patches
>>> under my jeep... i'm pretty sure that it's from jeep because it was
>>> snowing overnight.. the snow went under the car and the leak is
>>> clearly visible on the snow.
>>>
>>> it's not my windshield washer (that's blue)
>>> it's not my coolant fluid (that's brownish)
>>> obviously not engine oil
>>> not brake oil
>>>
>>> could it be from the differential box ?
>>>
>>> the patch was in the front center ...
>>>
>>> Fadi
>>
12-18-2007, 09:17 PM
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Re: bright yellow fluid leak !
Any dogs in your neighborhood?
"Fadi" <fadius@gmail.com> wrote in message
news:b43e9f8e-d918-4a0d-9ce5-5bd4d08c051d@w56g2000hsf.googlegroups.com...
>
> Hello,
>
> I have a Jeep TJ 2002 2.5L manual transmission (and no AC)
>
> over the weekend, i noticed that there was fresh bright yellow patches
> under my jeep... i'm pretty sure that it's from jeep because it was
> snowing overnight.. the snow went under the car and the leak is
> clearly visible on the snow.
>
> it's not my windshield washer (that's blue)
> it's not my coolant fluid (that's brownish)
> obviously not engine oil
> not brake oil
>
> could it be from the differential box ?
>
> the patch was in the front center ...
>
> Fadi
"Fadi" <fadius@gmail.com> wrote in message
news:b43e9f8e-d918-4a0d-9ce5-5bd4d08c051d@w56g2000hsf.googlegroups.com...
>
> Hello,
>
> I have a Jeep TJ 2002 2.5L manual transmission (and no AC)
>
> over the weekend, i noticed that there was fresh bright yellow patches
> under my jeep... i'm pretty sure that it's from jeep because it was
> snowing overnight.. the snow went under the car and the leak is
> clearly visible on the snow.
>
> it's not my windshield washer (that's blue)
> it's not my coolant fluid (that's brownish)
> obviously not engine oil
> not brake oil
>
> could it be from the differential box ?
>
> the patch was in the front center ...
>
> Fadi
12-18-2007, 09:17 PM
#35
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Re: bright yellow fluid leak !
Any dogs in your neighborhood?
"Fadi" <fadius@gmail.com> wrote in message
news:b43e9f8e-d918-4a0d-9ce5-5bd4d08c051d@w56g2000hsf.googlegroups.com...
>
> Hello,
>
> I have a Jeep TJ 2002 2.5L manual transmission (and no AC)
>
> over the weekend, i noticed that there was fresh bright yellow patches
> under my jeep... i'm pretty sure that it's from jeep because it was
> snowing overnight.. the snow went under the car and the leak is
> clearly visible on the snow.
>
> it's not my windshield washer (that's blue)
> it's not my coolant fluid (that's brownish)
> obviously not engine oil
> not brake oil
>
> could it be from the differential box ?
>
> the patch was in the front center ...
>
> Fadi
"Fadi" <fadius@gmail.com> wrote in message
news:b43e9f8e-d918-4a0d-9ce5-5bd4d08c051d@w56g2000hsf.googlegroups.com...
>
> Hello,
>
> I have a Jeep TJ 2002 2.5L manual transmission (and no AC)
>
> over the weekend, i noticed that there was fresh bright yellow patches
> under my jeep... i'm pretty sure that it's from jeep because it was
> snowing overnight.. the snow went under the car and the leak is
> clearly visible on the snow.
>
> it's not my windshield washer (that's blue)
> it's not my coolant fluid (that's brownish)
> obviously not engine oil
> not brake oil
>
> could it be from the differential box ?
>
> the patch was in the front center ...
>
> Fadi
12-18-2007, 10:20 PM
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Re: bright yellow fluid leak !
i tried starting the car in the evening and it just worked... i think
my starter is acting up ...
as for the leak ... no idea where it came from.
finally ... i'm pretty sure that my coolant fluid is brownish .. i
was surprised too ... i thought it would be greenish .... i will
check again...
Fadi
12-18-2007, 10:20 PM
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Re: bright yellow fluid leak !
i tried starting the car in the evening and it just worked... i think
my starter is acting up ...
as for the leak ... no idea where it came from.
finally ... i'm pretty sure that my coolant fluid is brownish .. i
was surprised too ... i thought it would be greenish .... i will
check again...
Fadi
12-19-2007, 12:23 AM
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Re: bright yellow fluid leak !
"Fadi" <fadius@gmail.com> wrote in message
news:1df2f14c-98e6-4174-951a-cf1afa4b4987@e10g2000prf.googlegroups.com...
>
> i tried starting the car in the evening and it just worked... i think
> my starter is acting up ...
>
> as for the leak ... no idea where it came from.
>
> finally ... i'm pretty sure that my coolant fluid is brownish .. i
> was surprised too ... i thought it would be greenish .... i will
> check again...
>
> Fadi
Check your owner's manual regarding the coolant. There are many
different types or blends and it is imporant to only use the specific
type recommended by your vehicle manufacturer. One can't really tell by
the color any more. If you or a previous owner have been mixing brands
then strange things could happen, like yellow snow. With a 2002 then it
is probably time for a change.
Cheers,
Earle
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>
> i tried starting the car in the evening and it just worked... i think
> my starter is acting up ...
>
> as for the leak ... no idea where it came from.
>
> finally ... i'm pretty sure that my coolant fluid is brownish .. i
> was surprised too ... i thought it would be greenish .... i will
> check again...
>
> Fadi
Check your owner's manual regarding the coolant. There are many
different types or blends and it is imporant to only use the specific
type recommended by your vehicle manufacturer. One can't really tell by
the color any more. If you or a previous owner have been mixing brands
then strange things could happen, like yellow snow. With a 2002 then it
is probably time for a change.
Cheers,
Earle
--
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12-19-2007, 12:23 AM
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Re: bright yellow fluid leak !
"Fadi" <fadius@gmail.com> wrote in message
news:1df2f14c-98e6-4174-951a-cf1afa4b4987@e10g2000prf.googlegroups.com...
>
> i tried starting the car in the evening and it just worked... i think
> my starter is acting up ...
>
> as for the leak ... no idea where it came from.
>
> finally ... i'm pretty sure that my coolant fluid is brownish .. i
> was surprised too ... i thought it would be greenish .... i will
> check again...
>
> Fadi
Check your owner's manual regarding the coolant. There are many
different types or blends and it is imporant to only use the specific
type recommended by your vehicle manufacturer. One can't really tell by
the color any more. If you or a previous owner have been mixing brands
then strange things could happen, like yellow snow. With a 2002 then it
is probably time for a change.
Cheers,
Earle
--
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>
> i tried starting the car in the evening and it just worked... i think
> my starter is acting up ...
>
> as for the leak ... no idea where it came from.
>
> finally ... i'm pretty sure that my coolant fluid is brownish .. i
> was surprised too ... i thought it would be greenish .... i will
> check again...
>
> Fadi
Check your owner's manual regarding the coolant. There are many
different types or blends and it is imporant to only use the specific
type recommended by your vehicle manufacturer. One can't really tell by
the color any more. If you or a previous owner have been mixing brands
then strange things could happen, like yellow snow. With a 2002 then it
is probably time for a change.
Cheers,
Earle
--
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12-19-2007, 12:26 AM
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Re: bright yellow fluid leak !
Do you know the Newfoundland remedy for chapped lips?
You stick your finger up your horse's butt and then rub it all over your
lips. It doesn't really do anything for the lips, but it sure as hell
keeps you from licking them.
I have seen people pour water in the engine oil, with the engine
running, thinking they were filling the radiator.
Cheers,
Earle
"Snow" <snowbal@sympatico.ca> wrote in message
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>
> > it's not my windshield washer (that's blue)
>
> > it's not my coolant fluid (that's brownish)
>
> I hope your coolant color is either green, a greenish/yellow or for
> whatever strange reason orange. If it's brown then you have a serious
> problem.
>
> > obviously not engine oil
>
> > not brake oil
>
> I hope you mean brake fluid. I have seen all sorts of people add all
> kinds of fluids to vehicle systems. I've seen people add washer
> fluid to their coolant and even seen some dolt add pour RV anti-freeze
> into his gas tank, cause the bottle said it would "protects lines from
> freezing", I pointed this fact out the the gent (whom was not of
> Canadian descent, he was from 1/2 a world away), the man stammered
> that it "claimed to keep lines from freezing and he was told by his
> friend (another non-canadian) that it was cheaper then gasline
> antifreeze". Needless to say he ended up calling for a tow.
>
> Snow...
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You stick your finger up your horse's butt and then rub it all over your
lips. It doesn't really do anything for the lips, but it sure as hell
keeps you from licking them.
I have seen people pour water in the engine oil, with the engine
running, thinking they were filling the radiator.
Cheers,
Earle
"Snow" <snowbal@sympatico.ca> wrote in message
news:49278cd2-7c7f-4d48-be71-8cceca295730@l32g2000hse.googlegroups.com...
>
> > it's not my windshield washer (that's blue)
>
> > it's not my coolant fluid (that's brownish)
>
> I hope your coolant color is either green, a greenish/yellow or for
> whatever strange reason orange. If it's brown then you have a serious
> problem.
>
> > obviously not engine oil
>
> > not brake oil
>
> I hope you mean brake fluid. I have seen all sorts of people add all
> kinds of fluids to vehicle systems. I've seen people add washer
> fluid to their coolant and even seen some dolt add pour RV anti-freeze
> into his gas tank, cause the bottle said it would "protects lines from
> freezing", I pointed this fact out the the gent (whom was not of
> Canadian descent, he was from 1/2 a world away), the man stammered
> that it "claimed to keep lines from freezing and he was told by his
> friend (another non-canadian) that it was cheaper then gasline
> antifreeze". Needless to say he ended up calling for a tow.
>
> Snow...
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