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Old Jan 1, 2006 | 10:41 AM
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my car seems to be leaking...

i thought it was maybe an oil leak cos theres patches on my drive, then this morning there are big browny patches that look abit like brasso (emulsified?) on the drive? the oil is fine tho still...

will it just be an oil leak or could it be something else?

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Old Jan 1, 2006 | 10:42 AM
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Sounds like an oil leak....then some water has mixed with it, Maybe rain??

Keep an eye on your oil levels
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Old Jan 1, 2006 | 10:45 AM
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the oil levels seem to be fine... i had an mot 2 days ago.. would it still pass if it was leaking oil? or did they miss it?

there is quite alot of oil on the drive from where i parked it for about half an hour yesterday... so wondering if its getting worse? will it be ok to drive around or should i get it seen to?

sorry... u learn as u go along hey! thank u!

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Old Jan 1, 2006 | 10:47 AM
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If it is losing that much oil then you should be able to find where it is coming from fairly easy.....Has it just had an oil change??
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Old Jan 1, 2006 | 10:49 AM
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nope it had one in teh summer, since ive been home this holiday there have been little patches on the drive, but then this morning there are 2 big patches... i guess the oil mixed with the rain on the drive... as the oil seems fine in the car... i cant see where it is coming from

hope its not expensive....
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Old Jan 1, 2006 | 10:52 AM
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Just make sure the oil level is topped up and get it looked at sooner rather than later
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Old Jan 1, 2006 | 10:53 AM
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cheers tiffany

u have done ur good deed of the year now... u can relax! hehe

happy new year!

katie x
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Old Jan 1, 2006 | 10:54 AM
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No Problem
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