What to do if your car has sprung a leak

The last place you’d think to check for an issue is the underside of your vehicle. A plethora of problems can happen right under your nose, most notably fluid leaks. Old or damaged hoses can spring leaks and that spells trouble for your vehicle and could ruin your engine. Thankfully, Toyota of Orlando is here with a guide on how to identify a car fluid leak and what to do if you spot one.

Hoses, fluids, and leaks

A car fluid leak can really put a damper on your ride. Problems like these typically affect older Orlando Toyota models, but could happen if hoses get damaged by anything from pests, weather, or a previous accident. Because your car uses so many different fluids to work there are a lot to look out for and many different places the leak could be coming from. Here’s what to do if you spot a car fluid leak in your Orlando Toyota:

Clear fluid:

·         Thankfully, clear fluid is perfectly normal and isn’t really a leak at all. This is water caused by condensation built up from either your exhaust or your A/C system. Rest assured, this is perfectly normal and nothing to worry about.

Dark brown fluid:

·         A car fluid leak like this coming from your Orlando Toyota is likely motor oil. Unfortunately, oil runs through a lot of your vehicle’s engine and pinpointing the exact spot it’s coming from can be very difficult. Motor oil is very important to your engine’s function and our expert service technicians recommend having this looked at immediately.

Pink fluid:

·         This color of fluid could mean that either your power steering or transmission fluid is leaking. Depending on how, while you drive, steering or shifting gears feels difficult, that will give some indication as to where the car fluid leak is coming from. Regardless, an Orlando Toyota experiencing this issue should be inspected immediately.

Blue fluid:

·         Windshield wiper fluid is likely what’s leaking and isn’t a huge cause for alarm. As the tubing and reservoir age leaks can occur. However, a windshield wiper leak isn’t an immediate cause for worry.

Orange fluid:

·         This type of car fluid leak could be from several different sources and the best course of action is to consult a service technician to diagnose it. The leak could be coming from rust in the radiator or it could be aging transmission fluid.

Yellow fluid:

·         A yellow car fluid leak is likely radiator coolant which could happen because of a damaged O-ring or hose clamp. This component should be inspected and any damaged parts should be replaced.

Toyota of Orlando is here to stop your leak

If your vehicle has sprung a leak or you’re still a little unsure of what to watch out for, look no further than Toyota of Orlando! Our expert service technicians will have your car fluid leak all patched up to get you back on the road. Give us a call at (407) 298 – 0001 to schedule your service appointment or visit us at 3575 Vineland Road. We’re open seven days a week!