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Old 12-27-2018, 07:59 PM   #1
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What are these stains?
Any idea the source of these stains underneath?
Is it coolant or oil?
Could this mean a big expenditure?

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Old 12-27-2018, 08:12 PM   #2
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All buses leak. Yours doesn't look like a major leak, just a small film, not an issue to worry about IMHO.
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Old 12-27-2018, 09:10 PM   #3
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Maybe transmission cooler lines. Inspect carefully and fix immediately.
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Old 12-28-2018, 10:05 AM   #4
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Clean it up with a pressure washer, then monitor those areas till you find the source.
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Old 12-28-2018, 07:27 PM   #5
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thats the rust prevention coating
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Old 01-03-2019, 01:27 AM   #6
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In my humble opinion, thats not enough to worry about. DOT wouldnt bother unless its a puddling oil drip, thats just wet. Just keep an eye on the fluids and drive it.
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