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Jul 19, 2007, 4:25 PM

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I drive a '94 Ford Explorer that is basically in good health, even though it has 230,000 miles on it.

Today I noticed that there is a dark fluid dripping from the center of the engine area. (I noticed it in my garage.)

Should I be worried? Is there something that ought to be checked?

No other symptoms at this time, the car is running fine.

Thanks in advance for any help!

dmunsey
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Jul 19, 2007, 4:28 PM

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Re: Dark liquid dripping from my car	Sign In

Can you tell if its oil,proberly is.Check the oil level.

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Jul 19, 2007, 4:58 PM

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I would say it looks like oil, yes. I had the oil changed about 3 weeks ago, but it's been driven hard since then on a long trip.

Do you think I need to have a mechanic look at it?

Thanks!!

way2old
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Jul 19, 2007, 5:02 PM

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First, crawl up under it and see if you can pinpoint where it is coming from. It may just be a loose drain plug. It may be easier to jack it up and safely support it while you are under it looking for the leak.

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