Posted on 4/29/2021
Does Your Vehicle Have a Leak? – Downey Auto Repair What’s that funny looking stain on your driveway? Perhaps you have a puddle of liquid in your garage, or you’ve noticed some bad smells coming from under the hood of your vehicle. If any if this sounds familiar, you might have some kind of fluid leak. Not all fluid leaks are the same and some are worse than others. Some puddles are completely innocent, like water condensation after you’ve run your air conditioner. But there are other fluid leaks you should pay close attention to. Some leaks can be sign of a serious problem, or perhaps a warning sign that a serious issue is coming. Types of Vehicle Fluids Cars are full of fluids and sometimes, things wear out or break down and these fluids leak out. When that happens the first sign is usually a puddle under your vehicle. Here are the fluids you should be aware of and how to differentiate between them: Engine oil is typicall ... read more