engine oil etc

[brad_gpx]

im curious
what does everyone use for there engine oil, power steering fluid, braking fluid, coolant etc


also i think a leak with power fluid as the ammount that was in it before has gone down
how do i check

[I8A4RE]

Use the search function for engine oil.

As for leak, your driveway will tell you. Also jack the car up(use axle stands) and get a tourch and look around your steering coloum

[brad_gpx]

yeh sorry probs sould of searched first

i just thought if i was already posting about the leak i might aswell add that question in there.

problem with checking for leak is a have a rock driveway that i park it on, and there is never any obvious wet patch as it sinks through the stones to dirt pretty quickly (rocks are a red colour that doesnt change much when they are wet) ive just noticed that the level has gone a lot since i bought it, if there is a leak how much do u reckon it would cost to have it fixed and whats the best way to do it? i would probably do it at home rather than mechanic just because i dont have a lot of cash, (doing yr 12 and with hsc coming up im barely working so i have time do study)

[col2560]

lol @ "obvious wet patch" pfft, teenage boys !!!!
cost will depend on what the problem is, i have a small leak from one of the hose fittings, just need to be tightened- cost $0.00 follow all the hoses along from one end to the other looking for oil. also check around the pump.
as for the driveway, just put a flattened cardboard box under the car, drips will show.

good luck, keep us posted.

[koolio1234]

or park your car on the street for a few days. you should be able to locate a "wet patch"

[I8A4RE]

lol @ wet patch.

Yeah use some card board but put bricks to hold it down so it doesnt move. But if it is leaking profusly then you can just get under there with a torch and you will find it pretty easily.