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 determine the type and source of the leak for appropriate repair.
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* Indian Roadie Knowledge Hub
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