What's Leaking Under My Car?

By Matthew Wright, About.com Guide

That little spot underneath your car may be trying to tell you something. Old Porsches leak, your late model Honda should be tight as a tick. If you've got a recurring drip, pudle or spot in your parking area, now would be a good time to figure out what's leaking. Unfortunately looking under the hood or at the underside of your car or truck doesn't always reveal an answer. There's all kinds of goop under even a healthy engine thanks to road grime.

To solve the puzzle, we'll help you identify your leaky fluid by its properties like color, texture and smell.

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• Identify a Fluid Leak?
• Automatic Transmission Fluid: Dextron Type
• Power Steering Fluid
• Windshield Washer Fluid
• Brake Fluid
• Coolant
• The Classic: Oil

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