weird substance on hood
11-11-2003, 01:40 AM
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weird substance on hood
i keep finding this weird liquid substance on the hood of my car/ where it fenders out and its always two little streams that run across too, its not water and it seems more like oil.. has anyone had this problem...? heres a picture of where it happens
11-11-2003, 08:13 AM
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have you looked under the hood to see if it's coming from along the edge of the engine compartment? If so and it's not, perhaps you have bad timing with semi's spewing diesel?
11-13-2003, 07:45 PM
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Sorry for the delay in the reply, but I have been on business.
I too have had a strange fluid/lube in the driver side wheel well and around the wheel arch, like I drove over a tube of grease and really fine strands sprayed on my car. I asked my dealer at my first service if there was anything in the wheel area that could leak but he said no. I put it down to driving over something, but now that someone else seems to have the same problem I will have to investigate further. Strange ,Strange, Strange...???
I too have had a strange fluid/lube in the driver side wheel well and around the wheel arch, like I drove over a tube of grease and really fine strands sprayed on my car. I asked my dealer at my first service if there was anything in the wheel area that could leak but he said no. I put it down to driving over something, but now that someone else seems to have the same problem I will have to investigate further. Strange ,Strange, Strange...???
11-13-2003, 08:07 PM
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Never used the stuff, but it could have been on the acr from the manu. I had the car a month before it happened though?
Its just on of those weird thigns I guess?
Thanks for the thought...
Steevo
Love the car though.
Its just on of those weird thigns I guess?
Thanks for the thought...
Steevo
Love the car though.
11-13-2003, 09:12 PM
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Re: weird substance on hood
Originally posted by Pulsr
i keep finding this weird liquid substance on the hood of my car/ where it fenders out and its always two little streams that run across too, its not water and it seems more like oil.. has anyone had this problem...? heres a picture of where it happens
i keep finding this weird liquid substance on the hood of my car/ where it fenders out and its always two little streams that run across too, its not water and it seems more like oil.. has anyone had this problem...? heres a picture of where it happens
11-13-2003, 11:48 PM
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Just a thought, but check that your radiator fill cap is tight? Coolant is oily. Also check the level and if it isn't full then maybe that's it. Just a guess. Sorry I can't be actually helpful.
Come to think of it, it could also be a loose oil cooler hose since that thing is right in front of both fenders. Again just a thought.
Come to think of it, it could also be a loose oil cooler hose since that thing is right in front of both fenders. Again just a thought.
11-14-2003, 12:00 AM
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Re: Re: weird substance on hood
Originally posted by khoney
Those fenders are pretty sexy... maybe someone's jacking off on your car? :D
Those fenders are pretty sexy... maybe someone's jacking off on your car? :D
11-14-2003, 07:55 AM
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Strange
Strange, I noticed the same thing. I thought maybe my wife spilled some pop. There was one little streak right under driver window and two streaks on the fender, same place yours was.
11-15-2003, 07:01 AM
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How are we supposed to tell with that CRAPPY quality LOW RES ATARI COMMODORE 64 looking picture you posted... I mean really man - how are we supposed to tell if we cannot see details?
11-15-2003, 04:00 PM
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the residue you guys are referring to is tape/glue that is used during the shipping process. during PDI (pre-delivery inspection) someone at the dealership must remove all the protective pieces that were on your vehicle while it was being shipped. improper removement of these pieces can leave behind resiude that can be very tiresome to try and get out without scratching your car.
my advice: tell the dealer that they didnt' finish their job when they took delivery of your car, and ask them if they could please finish it by removing the gunk of your beautiful baby.
my advice: tell the dealer that they didnt' finish their job when they took delivery of your car, and ask them if they could please finish it by removing the gunk of your beautiful baby.
11-15-2003, 04:29 PM
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Originally posted by Efini 8
How are we supposed to tell with that CRAPPY quality LOW RES ATARI COMMODORE 64 looking picture you posted... I mean really man - how are we supposed to tell if we cannot see details?
How are we supposed to tell with that CRAPPY quality LOW RES ATARI COMMODORE 64 looking picture you posted... I mean really man - how are we supposed to tell if we cannot see details?
he said atari
11-15-2003, 09:20 PM
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Originally posted by Efini 8
How are we supposed to tell with that CRAPPY quality LOW RES ATARI COMMODORE 64 looking picture you posted... I mean really man - how are we supposed to tell if we cannot see details?
How are we supposed to tell with that CRAPPY quality LOW RES ATARI COMMODORE 64 looking picture you posted... I mean really man - how are we supposed to tell if we cannot see details?