Identify fluid leaks from a car
The accompanying image is a guide to identifying car fluid leaks based on color and location. Here's a breakdown: Coolant: Slimy green, pink, or yellow, leaking from the radiator, hoses, or water pump. Water: Clear and thin, from A/C condensation or the exhaust system. Windshield Wiper Fluid: Thin and bluish, from a cracked reservoir or wiper fluid lines. Power Steering Fluid: Thin, red or light brown, from the power steering reservoir, pump, or hoses. Brake Fluid: Yellowish/light brown, slippery, from the master cylinder, brake lines, or wheel cylinders. Motor Oil: Light brown or black, medium consistency, from the oil pan, valve covers, or oil filter. Transmission Fluid: Light brown/black, thicker than engine oil, from the transmission pan, torque converter, or fluid lines. Differential Fluid: Light brown/black, thicker than engine oil, from the pinion seal. Fuel: Smells like fuel, from the fuel tank, pump, lines, or injectors. If a leak is suspected, this guide can help determi...