2007 SEL AWD. Been through the seal problems. After 2/3 times got that fixed. Wife gets to works Tuesday and notices a lot of liquid running from front left, coating wheel well, running back through frame. Has to be a couple quarts. Calls me and it is brown and slippery. I think seal leak. Check oil. ok. Check transmission. Ok. Visually check brake fluid, other radiator hoses etc. All appear ok. I go over at end of day when she starts it and only a drip or two on ground of new parking space. Dealer says bring right in. We do next day and again only about a half dollar sized spot on driveway. Same brown. They can't find for first day. Do dye test, and call and tell us water pump. Also that it is 13 hours labor because of where it is located. And will take 4-5 days to get part and fix. Warranty, so for now cost is not an issue, but at this rate I can't see keeping at end of lease.
Couple questions. I've never known antifreeze to be light brown and slick. Is it because it's the extended life? Next, 13 hours for a water pump? And why water pump go on 12 month old car (bought in June, 2007). Any ideas? She likes the car, except the gas mileage, but this is 4th warranty trip in 12 months and I'm getting nervous.