Contents: Oil on the pan ↳ Oil from the filter ↳ Transmission oil ↳ Antifreeze ↳ Brake fluid ↳ Power steering fluid ↳ Advice ↳
Stains on the garage floor, moisture under the hood or under the car are clear indications of a leak, the source of which must be identified. Sometimes this source is difficult to determine, especially if the engine has not been washed for a long time. The leak trace may be distorted by the air flow under the car, creating a distorted image of the location of the leak.
Warning: Most automotive oils and fluids are poisonous. If they come into contact with your skin, wash them off immediately, and if they come into contact with your clothing, change your clothes.
Oil on the pan
Oil may leak from under the drain plug.
Oil from the filter
Oil may leak from under the drain filter.
Transmission oil
Transmission oil may leak from under the seals on the inner ends of the drive shafts.
Antifreeze
Leaking antifreeze often leaves behind crystalline deposits like these.
Brake fluid
The leaks that appear on the wheels are most likely brake fluid.
Power steering fluid
Fluid may leak from the nipples on the rack housing.
Advice
The smell of the leak can give you a clue as to what exactly is leaking. Some fluids have a specific color. It is helpful to wash the car thoroughly and place a clean sheet of paper underneath it overnight to determine the location of the leak.
Keep in mind that some leaks may only occur when the engine is running.
[The original article is posted at Fordbook.ru]