Date: Wed, 25 Dec 2002 20:17:35 +0000 From: Grunff <grunffnopsam.com> Subject: Re: 900i:leaking brown fluid - lots
tom wrote: > 900i: I just bought this '88 model (only 62000 miles) > 1. Nasty brown fluid leak from front of car somewhere slightly off centre; > I'd be gratefull if anyone had an idea what is was before I start to learn > about cars; > 2. um, also: no oil showing on dipstick reading, but car is leaking the > rainbow colured stuff too, so maybe the (light) brown stuff is not > oil/petrol ??? > need all the help I can get, > many thanks Probably just oil, but could also be other things, like power steering fluid (usually red, but goes brown with age). You, or someone else, needs to chack the car for leaks. Most Saabs leak oil to some extent. If all we're talking about is a few drops on the road after parking overnight, then that's ok. If it's a big puddle, it needs to be fixed. How complicated this is will depend on where it's leaking from. There are too many places to list - you need to do some investigating first. As for your low oil level, don't drive it like this, you'll kill it. At the very least, top up the oil to the MAX. Let us know what you find when you've had a good look. Tip: It helps to give the engine a good wash first. -- Grunff
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