Whats That Fluid Leaking From Under My Car?

Concerned about what might be leaking from your car?  Here's a handy chart to help identify the type and source of fluid leaks.

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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!
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Call Teele Square Auto in Somerville today at (617) 623-9067