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Rogey89 · 11-02-2010, 09:23 PM

Hey guys,

So today I pulled my camaro out of the garage, and noticed two small spots on the garage floor

Front passenger side, mid-hood area, and it looks like oil...

I touched the spot, smelled it, and rubbed it between my fingers (what little I could pick up on my fingers, the spots are 2"x2") and it seems to be oil, but I checked it and it is untouched... the level is fine. It has been 807mi since my last oil change (5800mi total)...

Im going to have it looked at tomorrow, but if anyone has any info or speculation I would appreciate it in advance so as to give the dealer a heads up...

spoone123 · 11-02-2010, 09:25 PM

Uh oh indeed.

*Mr. Wyndham* · 11-02-2010, 09:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rogey89

Hey guys,

So today I pulled my camaro out of the garage, and noticed two small spots on the garage floor

Front passenger side, mid-hood area, and it looks like oil...

I touched the spot, smelled it, and rubbed it between my fingers (what little I could pick up on my fingers, the spots are 2"x2") and it seems to be oil, but I checked it and it is untouched... the level is fine. It has been 807mi since my last oil change (5800mi total)...

Im going to have it looked at tomorrow, but if anyone has any info or speculation I would appreciate it in advance so as to give the dealer a heads up...

If it's a small leak, you won't notice the level being any different. Look under the car and see if there are any oil stains or drips on the engine. Find where they're coming from.

But the dealer can do that and tell you exactly what's wrong. There are many gaskets and seals on the engine...it could be anything.

spoone123 · 11-02-2010, 09:33 PM

maybe some one did a prank on you

Huck1974 · 11-02-2010, 09:37 PM

poor design. If it is the oil pan gasket, you almost have to pull the motor to replace it. the cross member is not removable which is retarded.

RX SS RACERX · 11-02-2010, 09:37 PM

If possible you need to get under car (safely) and see if you can see origin of 'unknown' fluid. No offense,but if you can't identify the type of fluid a trusted mechanic/knowledgeable friend is your only option before dealer. Obviously there are many possibilities-hope yours is a very simple/minor one.

rally yellow ss rs · 11-03-2010, 01:48 AM

Could be beetle juice?

Ironheadspearo · 11-03-2010, 04:58 AM

Maybe when you filled it you spilled some? Maybe didn't tighten the cap on the filter?

camarossrs2150 · 11-03-2010, 08:10 AM

check oil pan and oil cooler .

Rogey89 · 11-03-2010, 02:34 PM

Took it to the dealer today, and it was power steering fluid! They ordered me a new hose, and temporarily cut and clamped the existing one... The new hose is coming from michigan, so I wont be driving my Camaro on a cut&clamp for 5 days...

oh well, it goes into storage as soon as its fixed anyway!

camarossrs2150 · 11-05-2010, 09:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rogey89

Took it to the dealer today, and it was power steering fluid! They ordered me a new hose, and temporarily cut and clamped the existing one... The new hose is coming from michigan, so I wont be driving my Camaro on a cut&clamp for 5 days...

oh well, it goes into storage as soon as its fixed anyway!

wow thats a new one .

Rogey89 · 11-05-2010, 09:41 PM

Just glad it wasn't major

Big Brunsy · 11-06-2010, 06:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rogey89

Took it to the dealer today, and it was power steering fluid! They ordered me a new hose, and temporarily cut and clamped the existing one... The new hose is coming from michigan, so I wont be driving my Camaro on a cut&clamp for 5 days...

oh well, it goes into storage as soon as its fixed anyway!

so u had a hole in a power steering line???

I had a leaky pump....and so have other people....I'd keep an eye on it

Rogey89 · 11-06-2010, 03:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Big Brunsy

so u had a hole in a power steering line???

I had a leaky pump....and so have other people....I'd keep an eye on it

Will do... Thanks for the heads up

11-02-2010, 09:23 PM	#1
Rogey89 ZL 1 3 7 Drives: '23 ZL1 Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Niagara Region, Ontario Posts: 447	First Uh-oh... Hey guys, So today I pulled my camaro out of the garage, and noticed two small spots on the garage floor Front passenger side, mid-hood area, and it looks like oil... I touched the spot, smelled it, and rubbed it between my fingers (what little I could pick up on my fingers, the spots are 2"x2") and it seems to be oil, but I checked it and it is untouched... the level is fine. It has been 807mi since my last oil change (5800mi total)... Im going to have it looked at tomorrow, but if anyone has any info or speculation I would appreciate it in advance so as to give the dealer a heads up... __________________ '11 2SS / '23 ZL1 / '23 Silverado ZR2 Daily

11-02-2010, 09:25 PM	#2
spoone123 Next is SS camaro..... Drives: 2010 Camaro LS, Rally yellow Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: NC, Goldsboro Posts: 620	Uh oh indeed. __________________ Airraid CAI, Havoc Rims, Perreli tires, Remote start

11-02-2010, 09:33 PM	#4
spoone123 Next is SS camaro..... Drives: 2010 Camaro LS, Rally yellow Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: NC, Goldsboro Posts: 620	maybe some one did a prank on you __________________ Airraid CAI, Havoc Rims, Perreli tires, Remote start

11-03-2010, 04:58 AM	#8
Ironheadspearo ride the pain train Drives: 2011 1LT RS, 1998 fxstc HD Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Daytona Beach Posts: 2,047	Maybe when you filled it you spilled some? Maybe didn't tighten the cap on the filter? __________________ PAIN is temporary, PRIDE is forever......RACE HARD

11-03-2010, 08:10 AM	#9
camarossrs2150 Drives: abm2ssrs Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: still out of my mind Posts: 2,095	check oil pan and oil cooler . __________________ [SIGPIC]

11-02-2010, 09:37 PM	#5
Huck1974 Account Suspended Drives: 2011 2SS Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Springfield, Mo Posts: 833	poor design. If it is the oil pan gasket, you almost have to pull the motor to replace it. the cross member is not removable which is retarded.

11-02-2010, 09:37 PM	#6
RX SS RACERX Drives: 2010 2SS/RS RJT Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: MOUNTAIN MARYLAND Posts: 279	If possible you need to get under car (safely) and see if you can see origin of 'unknown' fluid. No offense,but if you can't identify the type of fluid a trusted mechanic/knowledgeable friend is your only option before dealer. Obviously there are many possibilities-hope yours is a very simple/minor one.

11-03-2010, 01:48 AM	#7
rally yellow ss rs Drives: 2010 Rally Yellow 2SS RS Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Savannah, Ga Posts: 452	Could be beetle juice?

11-03-2010, 02:34 PM	#10
Rogey89 ZL 1 3 7 Drives: '23 ZL1 Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Niagara Region, Ontario Posts: 447	Took it to the dealer today, and it was power steering fluid! They ordered me a new hose, and temporarily cut and clamped the existing one... The new hose is coming from michigan, so I wont be driving my Camaro on a cut&clamp for 5 days... oh well, it goes into storage as soon as its fixed anyway! __________________ '11 2SS / '23 ZL1 / '23 Silverado ZR2 Daily

11-05-2010, 09:41 PM	#12
Rogey89 ZL 1 3 7 Drives: '23 ZL1 Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Niagara Region, Ontario Posts: 447	Just glad it wasn't major __________________ '11 2SS / '23 ZL1 / '23 Silverado ZR2 Daily