ran over stupid speed bumps
10-25-2007, 02:40 AM
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ok so i ran over a speed bump going at 10mph and i heard it hit under my passenger side. so wen i parked my car reverse on my drive way i see oil spills. which part or parts did that stupid speed bump damage? thanks.
10-25-2007, 04:35 AM
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Originally Posted by sixcard' post='485907' date='Oct 25 2007, 06:28 AM
Saying a speed bump is stupid is like saying a gun kills!
10-25-2007, 06:08 AM
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What does the oil look/smell like?.........engine, tranny, power steering......If you can't tell you may have to get under the car. 
10-25-2007, 06:17 AM
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I agree with MiamiPhill, it would probably be a good idea to get a general location of the leak by looking under the car. I'm pretty sure there's a bunch of shrouding and covers under there so it might be tricky to see the exact location of the leak...
10-25-2007, 09:40 AM
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Originally Posted by yahmegaman' post='485883' date='Oct 25 2007, 01:40 PM
ok so i ran over a speed bump going at 10mph and i heard it hit under my passenger side. so wen i parked my car reverse on my drive way i see oil spills. which part or parts did that stupid speed bump damage? thanks.
Your car must be with low chassis?
Anyway, oil underneath is bad news.
Do not drive it!
10-25-2007, 01:18 PM
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It's almost impossible to hit the engine/tranny oil sump or the diff on that speed bump, so it could be the steering fluid coming from damaged steering rod seals. Check oil level on engine and steering and you'll find the problem.