Posted on 9/28/2021

Your car has several primary fluids that can occasionally leak in some circumstances. Some leaks can be direr than others; nevertheless, you need to know what kind of leak it is and where it is coming from. Today, we will go over how you can distinguish what type of fluid leak you may have. First and foremost, you shouldn't panic at the first sign of a leak. If you need any assistance, feel free to reach out to Elston Auto Care, and our team will take good care of you. Here is a little guide on how to identify the different types of vehicle leaks: Oil A dark brown or black liquid pool near your car is an obvious sign of an engine oil leak. Motor oil leaks can happen from a damaged oil pan or gaskets. Anti-freeze/Coolant Anti-freeze/coolant leaks are usually a vibrant color (green, orange, or pink). Coolant leaks are more prevalent in older cars since newer vehicles are better designed to contain the liquid. You can also tell that it is coolant if there is a ... read more