2002 MERCURY MOUNTAINEER
117,000 MILES
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MBULLION
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Hello, I noticed today after I had been at work for a while, that when I came out to my car there was some fluid on the pavement....it looks like either power steering fluid or oil. I do notice when I turn my wheels all the way to the left or right, there is a slight vibration-ish noise. Could this be my pump going bad or one of the hoses leaking or should I try filling my reservoir and see if it continues because it does look low to the naked eye but I want to double check it with a dipstick. I do also want to check the oil filter/housing gasket too to see if that's the issue if there are any noticeable oil drips as well.
Nov 17, 2012 at 11:52 PM
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top off all fluids and have the systems checked for leaks

Roy
Nov 18, 2012 at 2:32 AM
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I forgot to mention that I have a cracked thermostat (pretty common with these cars) that I am getting fixed Tuesday....Anti-freeze is coming out but not severely by any means.....at first I thought it could have been that but I checked the color and it didn't match....could that still maybe it?
Nov 18, 2012 at 5:08 AM
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doubt it. cracked thermostat?? i have never seen this unless the t stat was installed incorrectly.

Roy
Nov 18, 2012 at 5:11 AM
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My bad....the intake manifold cracked NEAR the thermostat causing coolant to leak.
Nov 18, 2012 at 5:14 AM
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ok, better, that is a common failure

Nov 18, 2012 at 5:18 AM
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Just an update: definitely the cracked manifold....just looked at the pavement again today and saw anti-freeze....not a ton but I think it's getting worse....having it fixed Tuesday
Nov 18, 2012 at 10:20 PM