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Old Jan 7, 2012 | 04:51 PM
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Blue liquid leaking onto driveway under engine compartment

Hi,

Does anyone happen to know what the blue liquid leaking from under my engine compartment could be?

I know it's def. not coolant.

Thanks for your help.
 
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Old Jan 7, 2012 | 04:55 PM
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Windshield washer fluid ??
 
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Old Jan 7, 2012 | 05:33 PM
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Actually I stand corrected; I think it is coolant from the way it was running off the paper I laid down. It wasn't viscous. I was just surprised because I always thought coolant was green.

Plus, the windshield washer fluid level looked fine.

Anyway, it must be a bad thermostat housing.

I'll get it checked this week.
 
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Old Jan 8, 2012 | 12:58 PM
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Also check your PS fluid level.
 
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Old Jan 16, 2012 | 06:41 PM
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I replaced the thermostat, housing, & gasket this weekend. It wasn't too bad of a job. It took me about an hour and then tack on another half hour to bleed the system.

No more leaks.
 
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