Attention! Most automotive oils and fluids are poisonous. Wash them off your skin and change soiled clothing without delay.
The smell of a leak can tell you what is leaking. Some liquids have a specific color. It is useful to thoroughly wash the car and put clean paper under it overnight. to locate the leak. Please note that some leaks can only occur when the engine is running.
Oil on a pallet
Engine oil may leak from the drain plug.
Oil from the filter
... or from under the filter.
Transmission oil
Transmission oil can leak from the oil seals that seal the inner shafts of the drive shafts.
Antifreeze
Leaking antifreeze often leaves crystalline deposits like this.
Brake fluid
Wheel leaks are almost always brake fluid.
Power Steering Fluid
Fluid may leak from the pipe connections on the steering rack housing.
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