clean_2001

While I was vacuuming my car today I noticed that the car was leaking oil from the rear. I jacked the car up and noticed that it was leaking through a small rubber pipe from the rear (in front of the rear passenger wheel). I haven't driven the car in two weeks and before that I did not notice any leaking from the car.

I am really not sure what the liquid was that was leaking from the car but it seemed to be red and very sticky, similar to honey.

Here are some pictures:

This is the picture of the leak (I apologize for the horrible cell phone pictures):
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At a closer look:
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To get a feel of where the location is:
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Last picture:
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The "basics" about cars is at most what I know and any help on what caused/what fluid would be very helpful. I am taking the car in to the dealership for them to check it out and hopefully it would be covered by warranty if it is a problem.

Any feedback is very much appreciated.

thetz99

That's the soft top drainage hole, did someone spill soda on the top?

clean_2001

thank you for the very fast response!

I don't think anyone spilled any soda. It liquid seems very thick (honey like) which I'm thinking now is probably sap? So is this something that I should just clean up and put it behind me? I appreciate your comment Thetz99

thetz99

I've never really looked at the topside of where that hose comes through...partially retracting the soft top might let you see where all the goo is and let you spray it out.