vauxhall vectra 51 plate - rear leak

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Thu 6 Sep 2012 10:14
vauxhall vectra 51 plate - rear leak - drkrug

Hi i have a 51 plate diesel vectra and i have a patch of oil like stuff on my drive but it is from where the rear of the car is around the rear wheels, would love any suggestions on what could be leaking. i only drive it five miles before getting to work and it is now showing on work carp park too

look forward to any ideas

Lee

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Thu 6 Sep 2012 11:48
vauxhall vectra 51 plate - rear leak - Dynamic Dave

Leaky fuel tank, and or pipes?

Leaky brake cylinder?

Have you got down at ground level and taken a look under the car?

Either way, best to get it fixed before it gets on the rear tyres and affects the handling, or causes a motorcylist to come a cropper from slipping on the oil you're leaving on the road.

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Thu 6 Sep 2012 12:29
vauxhall vectra 51 plate - rear leak - madf

Check the brake fluid level under the bonnet. If it is low, top it up and drive # to a garage and get it seen to asap.. or your brakes may fail...

# slowly and a short distance only..

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