Fluid Coming From Under Driver Floor

Brake fluid has a darker brown appearance.

Fluid coming from under driver floor.

As motor oil ages it becomes dark brown and eventually thick and black. If you see a puddle of liquid with these properties under your car have your car towed to a mechanic immediately. Don t even try to drive your car over there. If you see a puddle under your car on your garage floor driveway or parking spot this is very likely a sign of a leak.

Brake fluid is clear to yellowish in color and has a medium thickness and a slightly oily feel. A good way to determine the amount and location of the fluid leakage is to place a large piece of cardboard under your car when you park it overnight. The fluid is clear. Get your car towed even if you just suspect you re leaking brake fluid.

Tyler on march 16 2019. My 2001 dodge grand caravan sport is leaking coolant into the driver s side floorboard as well as as the motor heats up it is fogging the center of the windshield and when the motor is good and hot i can hear sizzling bubbling crackling and popping sounds coming from the center of my dash. In either case a fluid leak evaluation should help you diagnose the issue and get on your way leak free. If it appears to be coming from under the hood narrow the possible culprits down by placing clean cardboard such as a flattened box.

If it s watery it could also be windshield washer fluid. It s 10 celsius outside and the garage is heated not sure if that s a factor. How to check your car for a fluid leak.