So I took the G out for a run to the gas station after a week of sitting in the garage. Get back home and noticed redish fluid spray all over the rear of the car, slight burnin smell. There is a serious leak from the top of the transmission/differential area. It's dripping all down the rear differential and diffuser onto the ground. WOW!! Any ideas?

 

> Any ideas?

Unless you're capable of doing your own repairs, have it towed to a shop.

I had this on my 04 G, it was something with the engine end the coils... but i don't know exactly.

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Red would be hydraulic fluid of some kind... Or is the coolant also red on the G?

Is it more watery or oily?

Egear fluid is under high pressure & may be a possibility. Keeep us posted?

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It's hydraulic of some type, no odor. Very light oily feel to it. I know it's not coolant. I have seen that before, my gut feeling is E-gear fluid just based on location of the leak.(top right side of the tranny) I will keep you posted..

New tranny fluid is red...ish!

According to lambo Mechanic it sounds like an E-Gear hose burst. Apparently there was a TSB about an upgrade to the hoses etc. I have an 06 G and I have had it 3 years. I was not aware of the fix.

At least it's an easy one...

Was it still driving/shifting after or did you tow it immediately?. maybe it was just a crack and not a fully "burst" hose. Still enough pressure to get you home.

Can I just say I love my manual?

I got home and noticed the burning smell from the fluid on the cats. Then I saw it dripping all over the floor. I will have it towed to the shop tomorrow. I will keep you posted.