Only when running, oil leak from a hard line on bottom, front, driver's side of engine compartment. Pretty sure it's oil (right?). There are a pair of lines there and they're located on inner, front side of plastic shield/wheel well "guard". What is it exactly? Oil line? Does it have a more specific name? It's a pin hole leak. Would any type of leak stop product work?
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When engine is running
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First off DO NOT use any type of stop leak. They are not meant to repair actual live leaks like you describe. It sounds to me like you have either a power steering or engine oi leak. You could even have a transmission fluid leak.
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Alex
Thanks for the quick reply Alex. I'm trying to get a definite on the type of line. I'm 90-95% sure it's oil because I had the oil changed Saturday and this looks like brand new oil plus it's showing low on the dipstick. I have the Haynes Repair Manual but none of the trouble shooting tips for leaks suggest or even mention the line in question. I can't even find it in any of the examples or diagrams. I'm on a shoe-string budget so any advice is helpful. Thanks!
Follow up Alex. I just had to switch sides of the street that I'm parked on. There is no power steering now. Good news in that it's not am oil leak. So, my next question is will it burn up the power steering pump if its run without fluid (My gut says yes)?
Thanks for the quick reply Alex. I'm trying to get a definite on the type of line. I'm 90-95% sure it's oil because I had the oil changed Saturday and this looks like brand new oil plus it's showing low on the dipstick. I have the Haynes Repair Manual but none of the trouble shooting tips for leaks suggest or even mention the line in question. I can't even find it in any of the examples or diagrams. I'm on a shoe-string budget so any advice is helpful. Thanks!
Follow up Alex. I just had to switch sides of the street that I'm parked on. There is no power steering now. Good news in that it's not am oil leak. So, my next question is will it burn up the power steering pump if its run without fluid (My gut says yes)?