Odd oil leak

rlt328 · 09-03-2011, 04:41 PM

I am a fairly new owner of an '05 SSR and not very mechanical. When I last drove it I noticed it is leaking a small amount of fluid and it appears to be coming from something located right about under the drivers seat location. Does anyone have any idea of what that might be or what the fix is?

abadssr · 09-03-2011, 05:21 PM

Might help if we knew what color the fluid was

Dragon2U · 09-03-2011, 05:27 PM

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Originally Posted by rlt328

I am a fairly new owner of an '05 SSR and not very mechanical. When I last drove it I noticed it is leaking a small amount of fluid and it appears to be coming from something located right about under the drivers seat location. Does anyone have any idea of what that might be or what the fix is?

Hmmm, nothing under there. Maybe there was some extra grease from the gears under the power seat that got warm and dripped off ...... or, is it behind the seat? Maybe the box located behind the driver seat is leaking the tire sealer inside. If it is that might be a real mess to clean up.

DOOPHUS · 09-03-2011, 05:38 PM

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Originally Posted by rlt328

I am a fairly new owner of an '05 SSR and not very mechanical. When I last drove it I noticed it is leaking a small amount of fluid and it appears to be coming from something located right about under the drivers seat location. Does anyone have any idea of what that might be or what the fix is?

with Abadssr, what color is it?

Possibly oil or transmission fluid is leaking and running along the frame before hitting the ground?

xoxoxoBruce · 09-03-2011, 07:39 PM

Which side do the brake lines run down? Color is the best clue.

Dragon2U · 09-03-2011, 07:42 PM

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Originally Posted by xoxoxoBruce

Which side do the brake lines run down? Color is the best clue.

That might be it, or clutch fluid. I was thinking interior for some strange reason

rlt328 · 09-03-2011, 07:47 PM

It is on the ground under where the drivers seat is and appears to be clear.

rlt328 · 09-03-2011, 07:49 PM

Hard to say on the color because it has been absorbed by the cement. Are there any lines that run under the truck in that area. I recently broke my leg so I can't get under it to take a look. Also can't walk or drive so I don't want to send my wife in without having some idea of what it might be. Thanks again, Bob

rlt328 · 09-03-2011, 07:53 PM

Just had my wife look under it and she says there is a small hose that runs under the truck about where the seat is. Any idea of what that line might be?

xoxoxoBruce · 09-03-2011, 07:55 PM

Have her slip a piece of cardboard or newspaper under it and see what it looks like in the morning. There's also the outside chance it's from something that got run over.

Dragon2U · 09-04-2011, 06:34 AM

Since you drive a 6 speed and the fluid is clear I am thinking clutch. Check the fluid level in that and the brake, top off to where you can remember where it is and keep an eye on both for a drop in level. Has the clutch been acting a little odd lately?

Topspin · 09-04-2011, 08:56 AM

Have this checked out soon. Your EBCM (electronic brake control module) is located in the area you've indicated. It controls all braking actions and the brake lines join there. It would have clear looking fluid in it. Check your brake fluid level, under the hood.