w123 300d leak

[shivayash]

Hi,

My car is leaking oil, its pink! Its coming from the engine or gearbox?
Its pretty clean - and I have noticed the autobox gear changing being a little harsh. Its leaking more and more as each day passes. Any ideas?

Many thanks,

 

[barrymarie]

hi,sounds like auto-transmission fluid,needs sorting a.s.a.p. good luck

 

[shivayash]

how can i go about fixing this? or best taking it to a mechanic?

 

[Parrot of Doom]

You need to drive the car onto ramps (or jack up onto axle stands) and find out where the leak is first.

 

[wireman]

Your power steering also has the pink stuff in it, examine the steering box and the pipes that run from it to the engine mounted pump.