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Karen Ippolito Posted on May 05, 2015
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Pink fluid sprayed all over the engine after I drove it-sticky and oily and all over inside of hood

I think might be power steering fluid....anyone have any idea where it might be leaking and why it sprayed everywhere?

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Could be transmission fluid or power steering fluid. A hole in a hose or line will spray fluid. First, find out which is low, fill and look for leak. Do Not drive with this condition. You could have a fire or lose power steering or no transmission. Fix it where it is or TOW to repair facility.

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Could also be break fluid check the covers on all the fluids to be sure they are snapped on tight

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