Leaks coming from your vehicle are never a good time, but with this ultimate car leak color guide, figuring out what's coming from your vehicle has never been easier!
0:00 • The Ultimate Car Leak Color Guide
Car fluid leak colors are used by mechanics to more quickly figure out what component is leaking, and what to add UV dye to in order to pinpoint the source of the leaks. With this information, you can be an amateur leak detector and figure out what's causing the issue.
0:37 • Red Fluid Leaking From Your Car
Red is commonly automatic transmission fluid, and probably shouldn't be red dyed diesel.
1:02 • Orange Fluid Leaking From Your Vehicle
Various coolants are available in orange.
1:22 • Yellow/Green Fluid Leaking From Car
Yellow or green fluid could be coolant/antifreeze, while an apple juice like color could be power steering fluid.
1:46 • Blue Fluid Leaking From Your Vehicle
Blue is the most common washer fluid color. It could also be coolant, but there are also specialty brake fluids and motor oils that may be dyed blue, too.
2:07 • Purple/Pink Fluids That Leak From Vehicles
Pink or purple fluids may be coolant or washer fluid.
2:21 • Other Colors of Automotive Fluid Leaks
CV boot grease may be grayish brown when new, but it's probably black by the time it shows up.
2:42 • Clear Liquids Dripping From Your Vehicle
Water is the most common clear fluid in general and dripping from a car, but it can also be fresh brake fluid.
3:01 • More Tips For Identifying Leaks Under Your Car
3:11 • How to Tell What Colors to Expect From Your Vehicle
3:57 • How to Tell Two Automotive Fluids Apart That are the Same Color
4:47 • What to do if the Colors are too Difficult to See
5:13 • Odors That Automotive Chemicals Give Off
5:33 • How Urgently Does This Leak Need to be Dealt With?
Can this destroy my engine, or can I ignore this leak?
6:41 • Every Situation is Different
No two leaks are alike!
7:17 • Outtakes
I had an unusually tough time with this one!
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