dark liquid (not oil)

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  • sketch_artist86
    Noobie
    • Dec 2014
    • 1

    #1

    dark liquid (not oil)

    alright so I don't know much about cars im new to the e30 scene my first car! I have a 1986 325e and I notice today that my car was dripping dark liquid that seemed to be watered down but It doesn't seem to look nor smell like oil? what may be the cause of it and how can it be fixed?
  • efficient
    No R3VLimiter
    • Feb 2012
    • 3312

    #2
    you didn't say where its specifically leaking but it sounds like your power steering is leaking.

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    • ak-
      R3V OG
      • May 2009
      • 12422

      #3
      that or you really need an oil change.

      1991 325iS turbo

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      • 3vilE30
        Grease Monkey
        • Jan 2013
        • 344

        #4
        Smell it, if it smells fruity its ATF.

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        • estoguy
          E30 Enthusiast
          • May 2013
          • 1087

          #5
          Well, if it's not engine oil, it's one of the following:

          ATF/Power Steering fluid
          Possibly Transmission oil or Differential oil, depending on what the PO used before.

          You gave no details - auto/standard, and location of said fluid under the car. This would also help.
          Estoguy
          1986 BMW 325, Alpenweiss ~ "Elsa"

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