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💧 Mystery Leak Under Your Car? Here’s How to Decode It

Woke up to a puddle under your car? The color, texture, and smell of that liquid can tell you what’s leaking — and how urgent it is.

Common leak colors:

Clear water: A/C condensation (harmless)

Green or orange: Coolant (serious)

Red: Transmission or power steering fluid

Brown or black: Engine oil

Pink or light red: Brake fluid (critical)

Don’t guess — leaks get worse. Identifying the fluid early can save your engine, transmission, or brakes from major failure.