Why is Your Car Leaking Water?

If you have water leaking from under your car, usually this isn’t a bad thing. A car’s AC can create condensation when it’s active while driving around Camden, which can drip while you are idling, or after you’ve come to a stop. It’s not unusual to see small puddles near the back of the engine compartment as a result. You can also see the same thing happen near the tailpipe, as exhaust condensation may form after your muffler gets warm. However, if you’re seeing a colored liquid on the ground, this may be a sign of a very serious issue. Find out what your car leaking water can mean, and when water or other liquids can be a bad thing. 

Finding What Is Causing Water to Leak from Under Your Car

If you are worried about your car leaking water or other fluids, you can follow some simple steps to find out where it’s coming from.

• Place a sheet of paper under the leak. Liquids other than water are colored and will show up on the paper. If you see blue, green, or yellow then it’s likely coolant leaking. 
• If more than a small amount of water is coming from your exhaust, it may be a sign that you have a blown gasket. This causes coolant to mix with your fuel and get burned with it, causing excessive water and white smoke out of the exhaust. 
• Coolant is usually easy to spot due to its color, but you can also check to make sure your vehicle isn’t leaking coolant by checking its level. If you’re running low, you can schedule service at our service center near Sheridan to get it refilled. 
• It’s possible that what is leaking is wiper fluid from a damaged windshield wiper fluid reservoir. If water is mixed into the windshield wiper fluid, it can cause damage when the water freezes, expands and cracks the reservoir. If the liquid is light blue or light green, it’s likely wiper fluid and is usually located near the front tires. 

What Fluid is Leaking from My Car?

Below you can find a quick and helpful guide to the different colors of fluids that usually are involved in your car’s activities. This way if you pull out a sheet of paper, and it’s not clear, but instead has a color to it, you can quickly identify it.

• Red – Transmission Fluid or Power Steering Fluid
• Orange – Transmission Fluid or Radiator Coolant
• Yellow – Radiator Coolant
• Green – Antifreeze from Water Pump, Hoses, or Radiator
• Blue – Windshield Wiper Fluid
• Dark Brown – Brake Fluid or Older Engine Oil
• Light Brown – Newer Engine Oil or Gear Lubricant
• Pink – Power Steering Fluid or Transmission Fluid

Rely on Southern Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram to Keep You on the Road

Contact us at Southern Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram today if you are ever worried about the liquid that is coming from your vehicle. It’s better to be cautious than for an accident to occur and injuries to happen, so rely on our service center for all of your maintenance needs.