[Blackmaxlly]

I've owned my truck for 2 and 1/2 weeks now and it has not been above 20 degrees F, the truck did not leak when I bought it, it warmed up to 35 40 degrees the last few days and I noticed a spot on the cement at my parents house where I spent this weekend and the truck sat. I crawled underneath and it is wet around the oil pan and the bottom of the transmission, i can't tell exactly what it is because I'm sick and can't smell anything, any thoughts on what this could be or where it could be coming from, I couldn't find a thread on here discussing this and in a little worried

 

[jc8825]

Clean it all off and recheck later. Is it not just from the drain plug?

Warmer weather thinned the oil out a bit. Many Duramax engines have small oil leaks that are inconsequential.

 

[Blackmaxlly]

Ill crawl under her and clean it off, I checked the spot on the driveway and it almost looks too clear to be oil, I'll investigate and update with what I find out when I feel better and can smell again to figure out what is actually leaking

 

[jc8825]

Oil will be black as night. Clear could be steering fluid.

 

[Blackmaxlly]

Even on the bottom of the oil pan?

 

[jc8825]

Maybe. Find out conclusively what the color and smell is.

 

[Blackmaxlly]

Will do and I'll get back with my findings

 

[Blackmaxlly]

I think its a power steering leak I can't find where it's leaking from, and the motor is leaking oil between the motor and tranny

 

[Blackmaxlly]

The power steering fluid was low, I added some and cycled it back and forth and discovered that it is dirty and there is particulate in the fluid, what are your thoughts?

 

[07keo02]

Do this:

http://www.duramaxforum.com/forum/diy-tech-discussion/9081-how-power-steering-hydro-boost-flush.html

And if money allows, get these:

https://www.strictlydiesel.com/p-3323-driven-diesel-power-steering-lines.aspx

 

[Blackmaxlly]

Is it normal for the power steering fluid to have particulate in it like that? Or is there more serious if an issue at hand?

 

[jc1843]

The power steering fluid can become contanimated because it is subjected to extreme temperatures. A simple oil cooler [like a trans cooler] installed on the return line, will help keep the temperatures in check. The fluid particles can cause a pressure problem and you can loose power steering and brake booster assist.

In the meantime best to do a flush like 07keo02 suggested.