Why is My Car Leaking Water?

If you’re going through Town ‘n’ Country and you find water leaking from under your car, you might be worried. If your car is leaking water, most of the time, it isn’t serious. Seeing small puddles of water near the back of the engine compartment is perfectly normal, and it’s also common to see water near the tailpipe as a result of exhaust condensation.

However, if you see colored fluid leaking from your vehicle, you’ll want to visit the service experts at Subaru of South Tampa. We’re going to go over the potential diagnoses; no matter what you see leaking from your car, you can trust that our qualified service technicians will be able to fix it and get you back on the road.

Identifying the Cause of Leaking Water

Water leaking from under the car? Follow these steps to find where it’s coming from.

• Place a sheet of paper under the leak. If the fluid is something other than water, the color will show up on the paper. If it’s blue, green, or yellow, it’s probably coolant, not water.
• If more than a small amount of water is coming from your exhaust, a blown gasket may be causing coolant to be burned along with the fuel. That will result in large amounts of water and white smoke coming out of the exhaust pipe.
• While coolant is usually easy to spot due to its color, you can always check the level to make sure. If it’s low, you’ll want to bring your car to a certified service centerquickly.
• The leak may be coming from a cracked windshield wiper fluid reservoir. That can be caused by using water in your windshield wiper fluid. The water freezes in the reservoir, expanding and causing the plastic container to crack. You can tell it’s windshield wiper fluid by its light blue or light green color. Wiper fluid leaks can usually be found by the front tires.

If the cause is anything other than condensation, it’s worth visiting Subaru of South Tampa near St. Petersburg.

What Fluid is Leaking from My Car?

If you place a sheet of paper under your vehicle and the leaking fluid isn’t clear, it’s not water. Follow this guide to find out what the problem is, then schedule service at Subaru of South Tampa:

• 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

Visit Subaru of South Tampa to Get Your Car Fixed

Subaru of South Tampa is happy to help Wesley Chapel drivers enjoy that legendary Subaru reliability. You don’t have to worry when you have us helping you out! We’ll replace your oil and fluids and get you back to your busy life without a sweat. You should also check out our service specials to see if the fluid replacement you want is on sale.