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      08-19-2012, 03:28 PM   #1
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Pool of fluid under car?

Hi last couple of days after driving the car away have discovered a small pool of fluid approx 4 inches in diameter

Location is central of the car, probably same position as where sat nav system is located, I do not think its engine oil as does not seem to have the normal blackish colour

Any ideas it's a 335i model
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      08-19-2012, 03:34 PM   #2
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Quite possibly the air con dripping condensation and nothing to worry about.
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I had similar position leak.

Is it an auto box, if so it will be auto box leak.

Cost me £450 for fix inc new oil, seals, pan on a 335d.
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It's a manual

It's about 2y 11m old

Will I still have one month of the original 3 year manufacturers warranty, the AUC warranty runs out mid Dec, which of these is best

And would either cover a gearbox leaking problem?
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Does sound like the aircon
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      08-19-2012, 03:52 PM   #6
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O well thanks lets hope so

I put some sheets of white paper in the location under the car and I guess see what colour it is

Weird how I had the car for 7-8 months and never noticed it before but guess it is rather hot at the moment
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What is the fluid? Is it oily/greasey? Most likely just condensate from the a/c, which will be water.
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It's a manual

It's about 2y 11m old

Will I still have one month of the original 3 year manufacturers warranty, the AUC warranty runs out mid Dec, which of these is best

And would either cover a gearbox leaking problem?
Yes you still have one month left on the manufacturers warranty. The AUC warranty will kick-in once the M/Warranty expires.

The former is better.
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      08-20-2012, 11:34 AM   #9
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Yer thanks turned out to water from the air con, would have never guessed that in a month of sundays
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Panic over.
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Me panic shirley NOT
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