Car part is leaking, not sure what part it is..

dwat0147 · Jun 17, 2012

Hi all,

I just noticed that my car is leaking some sort of thick brown liquid but I have no idea why or where its coming from exactly. I cleaned up most of it when I noticed it but I checked today and I see there seems to be fresh drops of whatever this is.

Pics attached below. Thanks in advance for any help!

AllGOnoSHOW · Jun 17, 2012

What does it smell like?

F23A1AT · Jun 17, 2012

You have a busted motor mount.

Valet · Jun 17, 2012

^ that's it.

dwat0147 · Jun 17, 2012

Hmm would a busted motor mount lead to liquid leaking?

How much am I looking at to replace this?

Again, thanks for your help guys.

Valet · Jun 17, 2012

There's oil or whatever inside them, believe it or not.

dwat0147 · Jun 17, 2012

Interesting... Will this be an expensive repair?

Also, is it critical that I do NOT operate my vehicle, as I need it for work this week.

Valet · Jun 17, 2012

No it'll be fine. And as for the cost, I don't know. Inexpensive though. Probably like $50 ish.. Someone correct me haha

JEER42 · Jun 18, 2012

It's not a big deal if the mount is the problem.

LeBirdNest · Jun 19, 2012

OP did you figure out which mount it is? The hydraulic mount is the expensive one. I believe it is the rear. They have grease in them very similar to how your axles are. The motor mounts can range anywhere from $65-200 depending on which one. If it is the hydraulic mount in the rear that one will be the most expensive. Hope this helps you out.