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YOUR RESEARCH911 996 Unidentified Mysterious Leak
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Check coolant level and it's ok - still at max
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i checked the coolant level and it's ok - still at max.
Leading evidence: 'Check coolant level and it's ok - still at max' (no explicit attributable resolution; this is a reported action or suggestion). Across 1 matching discussions, the most frequently mentioned possible cause is 'reservoir cracks' (1 discussions; 0 report identifying it and 1 suggest it). The most frequently discussed action is 'Check ac st' (1 discussions). For that action, 0 discussions report a resolution and 0 report an unsuccessful attempt. No action has an explicit, attributable resolution report under the current rules. These are forum reports and suggestions, not a confirmed diagnosis.
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This one located on passenger side of car, any washer fluid leaks would be right behind and near the passenger front tire, as most likely the reservoir cracks when there is a leak).
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Or if you dont see that spot anymore despite using AC, then its a sign your AC may be in trouble (can go see a shop to check your ac st that time).
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Hi guys, Just wanted to run this here before I raise the vehicle to inspect so I know what to expect.
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The best way to identify the source is to remove the plastic panels and with the car running identify the exact line (and photograph) that is leaking.
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This one located on passenger side of car, any washer fluid leaks would be right behind and near the passenger front tire, as most likely the reservoir cracks when there is a leak).
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Hi guys, Just wanted to run this here before I raise the vehicle to inspect so I know what to expect. I'm getting this leak under the 911 somewhere in the center. It's yellowish, thin but oily and smells like a cross between oil and antiseptic. I know its not engine oil because engine oil is thicker. It is also not power steering fluid because PWF is red. It is also not tranny fluid because ATF is also red. Not also brake fluid because I checked the BF level always at max and BF is thick and colored dark yellow. What could this be. Please see pictures and video I took.
Is it condensation from the AC? Then why is it yellowish and oily and smells like antiseptic? Is it coolant leak? Then why is it not warm? Is it airconditioner compressor oil leak?
Collected the fluid and its thin yellowish and smells a little like antiseptic.
Leak is somewhere in the center part of the 911.
Here's a video while it's leaking...
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Hope someone has an experience on this. TIA guys!
Hey all today I noticed a leak under the vehicle. it has been hot out here last few days and i am wondering what it could be, is it an oil leak? anyway i can tell?
videos attached (underneath from front of vehicle and from side of vehicle)
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My first guess would be coolant if it's coming from the center of the car. The coolant lines run down the center of the car in the channel. If I'm not mistaken there is a rubber Y connector that is known to fail over time which in turn will begin to leak.
The fuel lines run down that channel too and so make sure that's not a leaking fuel line. That could be dangerous!
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thanks b3freak and happy new year.
i checked the coolant level and it's ok - still at max. Also, coolant is not oily right? It also do not smell like oil + antiseptic.
Does 99 octane petrol smell like antiseptic? Honestly and respectfully asking because I dont know what color it is. The last time i checked (this is in the 90s) its pinkish in color and smells like gasoline as in gasoline.
Im guessing its compressor oil...but I still have freon and ac seem to be working fine. I'll run to the ac shop this weekend and try to smell what compresor oil smells and looks like. I will update you.
Again, thanks man! Cheers!
Look at fluid color and consistency.
Brownish - oil - thick consistency like cooking oil (smell it, brownish in color, from golden honey to dark brown depending on how used it is). Multiple places it can leak from, front of car, anywhere between both tires up front.
Pinkish - engine coolant (smell it, will smell sweet concentrated smell, poisonous so dont taste). Slick feel little greasy feel. This could be in several places, depending on where leak is coming from, but there is no mistaking it by smell, color and greasy feel.
Clear - if feels like water, usually is. Only fluids in car that feel like water are the AC condensation from running your AC in car (1 or 2 exhausts depending if you have 2 or 4 zone), and the other is window washer fluid, feels like water but often is not clear. Sometimes bluish, sometimes pinkish, sometimes greenish (depends which fluid you purchased and poured into there). This one located on passenger side of car, any washer fluid leaks would be right behind and near the passenger front tire, as most likely the reservoir cracks when there is a leak).
If it were me, to rule out gasoline, I'd take out back and pour some on wood and put a flame to it. hahahaha. Water hose in hand of course.
The best way to identify the source is to remove the plastic panels and with the car running identify the exact line (and photograph) that is leaking. Then using a shop manual or part diagram, identify the line. The AC refrigerant lines run down the passenger (US cars) side of the car near the jack point. And so, I'm not sure it's compressor oil. Remember petrol is a solvent and it will mix with oils that are around the lines which would give you the impression it's something else.
Good luck!
I'm thinking fuel line leak. The fuel will take the oil off the surrounding area while running down and make it seem oily. I have seen gas look yellow out of the pump as well. Take the cover off, trace the leak, and see which line or fitting it's coming out from.
I generally agree with all diagnosis above - looks like gasoline to me - pour it into some water and see if it floats. A couple points though. #1) Porsche power steering fluid (Pentosin CHF 11S) is NOT red - It's dark green (so not the color of the stuff that's leaking either). #2) Trying to guess what the leak is on a forum is pretty silly - remove to bottom plastics and look to see where it's coming from... or #3) Take it to a shop and pay them to find it...
it seems like it was water as it had water consistency and i couldnt notice any color when touching it with my finger. could it affect oil consumption in any way?
If it feels and looks like water, it is the condensation from your AC unit.
not related to your oil consumption in any way. Breathe easy. That water will be dripping from same place all the time , so just be aware youre supposed to see it. If you see other spots in addition to that one, then investigate.
Or if you dont see that spot anymore despite using AC, then its a sign your AC may be in trouble (can go see a shop to check your ac st that time).
take care.
