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                                                                    EXHIBIT 23.1
 
INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' CONSENT
 
We consent to the incorporation by reference in this Registration Statement of
Borg-Warner Automotive, Inc. on Form S-3 of our report dated January 31, 1996
incorporated by reference in the Annual Report on Form 10-K of Borg-Warner
Automotive, Inc. for the year ended December 31, 1995 and to the reference to us
under the heading "Experts" in the Prospectus, which is part of such
Registration Statement.
 
/s/ Deloitte & Touche LLP
 
DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP
 
Chicago, Illinois
October 23, 1996
