[riptideMBP]

Found some sort of fluid under my JKU today. Wiped it off and it reappeared later in the same places. I was able to drive home 100mi safely from the trail, though come to think of it, my steering has seemed a bit tight for the last few days. Any ideas?

 

[kjeeper10]

Found some sort of fluid under my JKU today. Wiped it off and it reappeared later in the same places. I was able to drive home 100mi safely from the trail, though come to think of it, my steering has seemed a bit tight for the last few days. Any ideas?

Steer stab blown ? Disco one end and cycle the shock.

 

[TxJk09]

Is it oily? From the pics it seems kinda translucent like coolant

 

[foolproof]

My guess is that you somehow bumped the steering stabilizer, which may have bent it just a little bit (which could cause stiffer steering), and it looks to be leaking as well. Mine has been whacked a couple of times...seems it's in a sort of vulnerable position and prone to getting bumped once in awhile.

 

[riptideMBP]

Thanks for the suggestions, I'll check these out tomorrow

 

[TxJk09]

Ever come up with anything?

 

[riptideMBP]

Ever come up with anything?

Definitely a coolant leak. I went through a gallon or so since the initial post. Would this be the source? What should I do - even if I wanted to take it to the dealer, they don't have openings for another 2.5 weeks.

 

[Riccochet]

Leaking radiator. Get a new one and put it in.

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