what is this pink fluid?

smykowski · Jan 5, 2011

left a spot on my driveway pretty much right in the middle of the motor. The front differential had the stuff on it, but looks like it was coming from higher up. Slightly greasy, no odor. I drove it for about 30 miles, when i looked under there again, my diff was dry and haven't seen it since...... i don't have the money for this **** right after spending it all on christmas.

AWE Daniel · Jan 5, 2011

Its your coolant, how much was there on the driveway?

04Hemi1500 · Jan 5, 2011

sounds like coolant... check your thermostat housing, all your hoses, and water pump.. Maybe run it and get it hot see if you can see it dripping or wetness anywhere.

smykowski · Jan 5, 2011

just enough to spot and run a little bit. I don't even know if i could put an amount on it. it'd be like someone bumping into you with a full beer, just a little splash maybe?

KGBIGCOUNTRY · Jan 5, 2011

Check your power steering pump... they leak right at the bottom on the return line. Willing to bet money its that, if it is just put on a regular band clamp and top it off with ATF4.

AWE Daniel · Jan 5, 2011

Like 04Hemi said, check all the connections, check the reservoir tank to make sure its not cracked or something, and inpect all the hoses to make sure they aint cracked either

KGBIGCOUNTRY · Jan 5, 2011

^Our coolent still has a sweet smell to it and is slick as eel ****.

smykowski · Jan 5, 2011

my initial though was power steering since i saw a tiny drip on the rack, but can't find where it's coming from. power steering pump is dry all around. looking up from the differential I can't see anything else wet either.

KG, yeah it was a tiny bit greasy, but as i rubbed my fingers together, it basically went away. and it didn't have the sweet smell i was expecting from coolant.

AWE Daniel · Jan 5, 2011

Yup your right it does

KGBIGCOUNTRY · Jan 5, 2011

On the back and bottom there are lines, the bottom has a factory press clamp that leaks like a sive after awhile.

smykowski · Jan 5, 2011

i'll have a close look at those ps lines when i get home. thanks! i'll let you guys know what i find

KGBIGCOUNTRY · Jan 5, 2011

Ok if i had my truck at work I could shoot you a pic, keep an eye on the rad also though, mine split around 50k but was just a bad batch on the 04s.

Redtruck-VA · Jan 5, 2011

I second, checking around the PS pump, trans cooler and the connections. Good luck..

Trupiano · Jan 5, 2011

Yup, tranny fluid or power steering fluid. Put some cardboard under your truck one night, and you'll be able to see exactly where it's coming from.

what is this pink fluid?

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