Date:         Tue, 7 Mar 2006 17:41:25 -0800
Reply-To:     John Bange <jbange@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         John Bange <jbange@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Oily puddle under my vanagon
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On 3/7/06, Rich Jones <rich.jones@cogeco.ca> wrote:
>
> Sigh... I went out to the garage today to awaken my Vanagon from its long
> winter's nap and discovered a puddle about 1 1/2 feet in front of the rear
> axle. Anyone hazard to guess what this is?


What does it taste like? OK, so you're not dumb enough to put automotive
fluids in our mouth, like me and my crazy uncle. The next best way is to
wipe some up with a white paper towel and find out what color it is. Up
there in front, I think you only have three possibilities: 1) coolant, 2)
brake/clutch fluid, and 3) power steering fluid. 3) is usually red, as VW
specs ATF for the power steering system, 2) is clear or ever so slightly
yellow, and 1) is of course whatever color you see in the overflow tank in
back.

--
John Bange
'90 Vanagon - "Geldsauger"