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Old 03-03-2008, 11:12 PM
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I rotated my tires on Saturday, and while I had it up on jackstands and had the passenger front tire off, I noticed a drip, it might be engine oil, any ideas where/what part it is coming from? It is small enough that it is not registering on my dipstick, but I don't like knowing there is a leak. Any input?
 
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Old 03-04-2008, 08:28 AM
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Where exactly is it coming from under the truck? From the left, left front, left rear, right, right front, etc... Does it look like it might be up top? Like a valve cover or head gasket? Could just be your pan.
 
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Old 03-04-2008, 04:34 PM
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If you are facing the truck, it is on the right side(driver) front (closer to the radiator). It seems to be in the middle to bottom half of the engine. I noticed it on the front part of the driver A-arm
 
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Old 03-04-2008, 07:10 PM
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I now know it is power steering fluid (what a relief)! So that's what the funny grinding sound turning the steering wheel this morning! DOH! I'm gonna check it out in more detail when I get back from this upcoming underway trip. I added a bottle with stop leak and the sound went away completely.
 
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