Q: Clear oil leak

asked by on November 21, 2016

I have a 2003 checy truck. After I got home the other day I noticed the driver side front wheel wells had a light clear oil on the wheel wells. It ran down to under the driver door then dripped on the ground. All fluid levels are ok and I didnt see any leaks. I ran the ac heavy the day. Could it have to do with the ac

My car has 140000 miles.
My car has an automatic transmission.

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