
Concerned about what might be leaking from your car? Here's a handy chart to help identify the type and source of fluid leaks.
Fluid |
Color & Consistency |
Whats Leaking |
1. Coolant |
Slimy green, pink or yellow |
Radiator, radiator hoses or water pump |
2. Water |
Clear, thin liquid |
Air Conditioning or exhaust condensation |
3. Windshield Wiper Fluid |
Thin, watery, bluish color |
Damaged wiper fluid reservoir or broken fluid lines |
4.Power Steering Fluid |
Thin red or light brown fluid. |
Power steering fluid reservoir, pump or hoses |
5. Brake Fluid |
Yellowish, slightly brown, slippery |
Master cylinder seal, brake lines, wheel cylinder or piston seal |
6.Motor Oil |
Light brown or black with medium consistency |
Oil pan, valve, covers or oil filter |
7. Transmission Fluid |
Light brown/black and thicker than engine oil -or- reddish and thinner than engine oil |
Transmission pan gasket, tourque converter, fluid lines, seals |
8. Differental Fluid |
Light brown/black and thicker than engine oil |
Pinion seals or other seals |
9. Fuel |
Smells like gas |
Fuel tank, fuel pump, fuel lines or injectors |
If you have any of the above leaks get it checked out ASAP!
Call Teele Square Auto in Somerville today at (617) 623-9067
Call Teele Square Auto in Somerville today at (617) 623-9067