The half-shaft has been replaced, and the mystery fluid was actually a combination of at least 3 different fluids. 1.) It has a leaking rack. 2.) Engine oil is leaking from seals (that were replaced last September in CA). 3.) Transmission fluid was leaking too. My uncle tightened up some connections in the latter (most worrysome) system, so hopefully that one is taken care of. The break-down happened on the second day of use after the car had sat for 2 months.
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