Fluid near rear tire

[slowrider]

Hi...newbie here....just found these forums tonight, looks like lots of good info.

Last summer I bought a 99 Porsche Boxster 2.5, 5 spd. Has about 17K miles on it now.

Here's my question...

I drove my Boxster today for the first time in about 3 weeks. When I came home, I noticed a spot (5" in diameter) on the floor, right near the rear tire (driver's side US model). It almost looks like the fluid was sprayed...possibly discharged upon startup. I can't tell for sure what it was. It seemed a little oily, but it's hard to tell as the garage floor is old and even water can feel oily after sitting on it. I don't think it was coolant. It's not leaking with the car just sitting, and starting the car up a few hours later did not reproduce the same symptoms.

Any thoughts? All engine fluid levels look fine, I don't notice any smoke or odd smells. I don't have any signs of coolant in the trunk.

Anybody seen something like this or should I just shut up and not worry about it until I see it again?

THX...

-Craig

[KevinC]

The Power steering pump is a bit in front and to the right of the left rear tire. I have certainly had leaks from there. :( I would check the power steering fluid level.

Kevin

Hi...newbie here....just found these forums tonight, looks like lots of good info.

Last summer I bought a 99 Porsche Boxster 2.5, 5 spd. Has about 17K miles on it now.

Here's my question...

I drove my Boxster today for the first time in about 3 weeks. When I came home, I noticed a spot (5" in diameter) on the floor, right near the rear tire (driver's side US model). It almost looks like the fluid was sprayed...possibly discharged upon startup. I can't tell for sure what it was. It seemed a little oily, but it's hard to tell as the garage floor is old and even water can feel oily after sitting on it. I don't think it was coolant. It's not leaking with the car just sitting, and starting the car up a few hours later did not reproduce the same symptoms.

Any thoughts? All engine fluid levels look fine, I don't notice any smoke or odd smells. I don't have any signs of coolant in the trunk.

Anybody seen something like this or should I just shut up and not worry about it until I see it again?

THX...

-Craig

[jamesrose]

The Power steering pump is a bit in front and to the right of the left rear tire. I have certainly had leaks from there. :( I would check the power steering fluid level.

Kevin

Hi...newbie here....just found these forums tonight, looks like lots of good info.

Last summer I bought a 99 Porsche Boxster 2.5, 5 spd. Has about 17K miles on it now.

Here's my question...

I drove my Boxster today for the first time in about 3 weeks. When I came home, I noticed a spot (5" in diameter) on the floor, right near the rear tire (driver's side US model). It almost looks like the fluid was sprayed...possibly discharged upon startup. I can't tell for sure what it was. It seemed a little oily, but it's hard to tell as the garage floor is old and even water can feel oily after sitting on it. I don't think it was coolant. It's not leaking with the car just sitting, and starting the car up a few hours later did not reproduce the same symptoms.

Any thoughts? All engine fluid levels look fine, I don't notice any smoke or odd smells. I don't have any signs of coolant in the trunk.

Anybody seen something like this or should I just shut up and not worry about it until I see it again?

THX...

-Craig

I noticed a similar puddle just under the drivers side rear tyre on my UK 3.2 S. This was after i had left the car idling stationary for a few mins after a spirited drive. I jacked the car up and noticed there is a small pipe about 5cm long coming out of the engine compartment which was dripping...it looks to me like a coolant overflow pipe....anyone else have any ideas ?

[Rodger]

See if it mixes with water. If not, it's oil based. If it does, it might be coolant. If you haven't puleld up the carpet in the rear trunk, now's a good time.

I've seen cars puke a small amount of condensed water vapor and soot from the pipes on startup, which is normal.

[slowrider]

I pulled up a little of the trunk carpet just to get my hands down in there to feel for any coolant. At first glance I did not notice any, but like I only checked around the edges I could get my hands to.

I'll check the power steering levels today.

THX...

-Craig