Oil leak Help

[netapp]

Was getting the car ready for the voi trip and was using the small air compressor to get the tire pressures to where they need to be. So I turned the key on to the ignition / start, I heard a small humming noise around the radiator area, thought it was normal when you turn the key on so didn't think nothing of it. I moved the car and there was a small puddle of what looked to be oil but was clear (I did just change the oil out a week or so ago). I looked under the car and noticed the cover that is under the radiator that attaches to the front bumper had a coulple of drips of the oil substance on it. So it looks like it is coming from under the radiator area. I let the car idle for 10 minutes and nothing was leaking. Any ideas

 

[Dom426h]

Did you touch,smell,taste this clear "oil" ?

How long was she sitting since the last drive?

When is the last time you washed her?

 

[steve911]

What year is the car? 03-06's had a hydraulically operated radiator fan. The hoses do leak from time to time. The OE Power steering fluid is clear...

 

[netapp]

06 with paxton. it had a sweet taste, just drove it yesterday. Mostly clear, I had some paint work done on it and they did wash it, but it wasn't water. I put it on the lift and took the cover off and still couldn't see much. I seen a small drip below the mounting tab for the smaller radiator which is located right in front of the larger radiator.

What turns on and sounds like a small electric pump in front of the car when the ignition switch is turned on?

I did not see a leak at the typical leak point for the power stearing, as I had fixed that in the past.

 

[Flexx91]

Check your PS lines at the fan motor for a possible source. PS and brake fluids are the only "clear" fluids with potential leak sources in the general engine bay area.

 

[Sonoman]

A/C compressor oil could be clear-ish... is the A/C still functioning? (A hole in the condensor could drain out some oil but the refrigerant would be completely gone.) After 2003 the power steering (and fan) fluid is ATF+4, which is dyed red, typically.

 

[Thom]

What turns on and sounds like a small electric pump in front of the car when the ignition switch is turned on?

The Antiskid Braking System module (contains pump, I think) is located at the left front corner of the car. The sound you are hearing when the key is turned on is probably the ABS going through its initial self-test when first powered up.

The oil cooler is located in front of the radiator, and its hoses are known to leak.

 

[netapp]

AC seemed to blow cold but did act kinda funny. I took it for a quick cruise to town and it did not seem to leak after I returned. Anyways, car is packed and leaving town at 4am tomorrow for VOI. Hopefully all is well with it, or atleast get me to NC and back. Thanks for the replies.