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hem63
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Jul 28, 2010, 6:06 PM

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2003 mitsubishi eclipse GTS Sign In
2003 eclipse GTS 3.0 58,000 miles I think

On daughter's car just had the radiator, thermostat, gasket, hoses replaced because temp gauge in too hot range. Also added freon, oil, leak check dye. Now steam comes out from under hood, passenger side(A/C side). Mechanic said prob burning off spilled fluids. That seemed ok at first but too much steam to be that. Do see A/C water under car and reddish brown fluid under front left. Drove it 55 miles to give it back to her when this happened... any ideas...thanks...


Loren Champlain Sr
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Jul 28, 2010, 6:09 PM

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Re: 2003 mitsubishi eclipse GTS Sign In
hem; The condensation drain is on the passenger side, near the firewall. Common for moisture during A/C or DEF use. The other liquid, though, sounds like transmission fluid. Trans. fluid burns a whitish color, can be mistaken for steam? Maybe, dripping onto the exhaust? Does the 'steam' have any smell to it? If it smells 'sweet', could be coolant.
Loren
SW Washington


hem63
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Jul 28, 2010, 6:35 PM

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Re: 2003 mitsubishi eclipse GTS Sign In
smells a little but not the sweet smell.... so if it is transmission fluid what can that mean? thank you


Loren Champlain Sr
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Jul 28, 2010, 6:40 PM

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hem; You'll just have to do some inspecting to see where the leak is coming from...Could be a very slight leak coming from a pan gasket or cooling line. Most fluids are flammable under the right conditions, so do get it checked as soon as possible. Of course, keep a close eye on all fluid levels in the mean time.
Loren
SW Washington


hem63
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Jul 29, 2010, 7:28 PM

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Re: 2003 mitsubishi eclipse GTS Sign In
Looks like liquid was transmission fluid. Tightened what was loose and added fluid. Test drove and seems ok. Double checking in the morning. Appreciate the help!





 
 
 






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