Black substance under the hood of my car

2009 HONDA ACCORD
192,000 MILES • 4 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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STEPHELYSE
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I am just trying to find out what this is from and should I trade my car in now? Lol

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Stephanie A.
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Nov 14, 2017 at 11:48 PM
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I would assume there is some fluid dripping onto the belt/s and the belt/s is throwing that fluid onto the underside of the hood. No need to trade it in just because of that. See what is leaking and fix the leak. then power wash all that fluid off the underside of the hood and engine area.
Nov 15, 2017 at 1:26 AM
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STEPHELYSE
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I guess it is the power steering pump going out but not sure about the fluid where/what.
Nov 15, 2017 at 4:42 AM
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What are you not sure about? Where to add power steering fluid?
Nov 15, 2017 at 5:11 AM
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I am not sure exactly what caused that black stuff under the hood. Not sure if it is some fluid or if it is from what sounds like metal scraping.
Nov 15, 2017 at 5:21 AM
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If you can remove the drive belt/s and listen if the noise goes away. If so then it is something that a belt drives.
Nov 15, 2017 at 7:45 AM
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Will try to get that done tomorrow! Thank you.
Nov 15, 2017 at 8:07 AM
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Okay, if you need any more help, just reply back.
Nov 15, 2017 at 8:16 AM
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STEPHELYSE
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Thank you so much.
Nov 15, 2017 at 8:20 AM
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You are welcome.
Nov 15, 2017 at 8:28 AM
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