Alma, Gaylord & Mount Pleasant Auto Repair

It is distressing when you leave your driveway or parking lot, and there is some puddle of vehicle fluid where your car was. It is definitely some fluid leaking. Does this indicate a serious problem? Here is a look at some common vehicle fluid leaks. Oil Leak Easily identified by many folks, it appears as black or brown. The oil leak is due to degraded engine gasket, valves of oil pans, or seals in the engine. The color may change from amber to black or brown. The color change is due to aging, usage, and presence of foreign elements such as dust, worn-out pieces of small particles. Coolant Leak Mostly, it is green, but there are various colors from blue, purple, orange depending on the inhibitor technology used. A coolant leak is alarming and calls for immediate remedy. A coolant protects your car from grinding and overheating; thus, a deprivation of such a fluid is catastrophic. Water Leak Perfectly harmless and least concerning to look into. The clear and odorless puddle is a r ... read more