Car & Truck Leaks
If your vehicle is leaving strange stains or other visual signs behind on the driveway, you need to pinpoint the following signals:
| Description |
Possible Problem |
| Black stains with a heavy, thick consistency |
Axle leaks |
| Clear liquid with a smell |
Brake fluid leak |
| Yellow, green, pink or orange-colored stains that are lighter and thinner than oil |
Coolant leaks |
| Brownish-colored stains |
Crankcase or power steering leaks |
| Clear liquid with no smell |
Just dripping water that has condensed on your air conditioner |
| Black fluid |
Motor oil leak |
| Greasy fluid that is pink, red or clear |
Power steering or transmission leak |
| Reddish-colored splotches |
Transmission leaks |
Here is a troubleshooting checklist that will help you document problems with your vehicle. You can give this checklist to your counterperson, service advisor, or service technician when you take your vehicle in for service.
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