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kevinle92618 · 10-16-2017, 03:25 PM

I just want to update this thread so it can be closed and hopefully help someone else in the future should they have similar problem.

After reading all replies and some thinking, I decided to replace the engine oil & filter with new fluids. Afterward, I was able to compare the fluid leaking on the floor with the fluid from the transmission. It was obvious the oil leak must come from the engine since it's very light & clean (compare to the darker transmission fluid).

Many thanks to those who responded. The wisdom of this forum is priceless and comes with no string attached, unlike some of the repair shops out there.

10-16-2017, 03:25 PM	#16
kevinle92618 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Costa Mesa Posts: 8	Finally figured out where the leak is coming from I just want to update this thread so it can be closed and hopefully help someone else in the future should they have similar problem. After reading all replies and some thinking, I decided to replace the engine oil & filter with new fluids. Afterward, I was able to compare the fluid leaking on the floor with the fluid from the transmission. It was obvious the oil leak must come from the engine since it's very light & clean (compare to the darker transmission fluid). Many thanks to those who responded. The wisdom of this forum is priceless and comes with no string attached, unlike some of the repair shops out there.