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2006 Volvo XC90 2.5L Turbo Auto

2006 Volvo XC90
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Front Wheel Drive, 4 Door, Special Purpose Vehicle
17 mpg city / 23 mpg hwy
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November 13, 2012, 7:28 pm

Elizabeth K
 

Question: Fluid leak

I have a light amber fluid leaking from under drivers side . It looks like its coming from middle if long silver thing with orange seal. I don't think it is oil.


November 22, 2012, 11:14 am

Elizabeth K
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Unless you get under the engine compartment with a bright light, it is hard to tell what exactly is leaking. When driving down the road, there is a lot of wind moving leaking fluids around, and whatever the fluid is dripping off of may not be the source of the leak. If you aren't that knowledgeable about the parts under the hood, it would be worth it to get someone under there who does, whether it's a neighbor, friend or local shop.


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