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Small stains or an occasional
drop of fluid under your vehicle may not mean much. But wet spots deserve
attention; check puddles immediately. You can identify fluids by their color and consistency: |
• Yellowish green, pastel blue or
florescent orange colors indicate an overheated engine or an antifreeze
leak caused by a bad hose, water pump or leaking radiator. • A dark brown or black oily fluid means the engine is leaking oil. A bad seal or gasket could cause the leak. • A red oily spot indicates a transmission or power-steering fluid leak. • A puddle of clear water usually is no problem. It may be normal condensation from your vehicle's air conditioner. |
| **According to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), the American Automobile Association (AAA), and the National Association of Attorneys General (NAAG), this kind of information about your automobile may help you keep a lid on mechanical mistakes. |
