(253) 582-9166
9210 South Tacoma Way
Lakewood, WA 98499
Your One Stop For All Your Custom Wheel & Tire Needs!
[GEOTITLE]
[GEOADDRESSONE]
[GEOADDRESSTWO]
[GEOPHONE]
Directions
Store Hours
[GEOHOURSMONDAY]
[GEOHOURSTUESDAY]
[GEOHOURSWEDNSDAY]
[GEOHOURSTHURSDAY]
[GEOHOURSFRIDAY]
[GEOHOURSSATURDAY]
[GEOHOURSSUNDAY]
Change Location
Current Location
[GEOTITLE]
[GEOADDRESSONE]
[GEOADDRESSTWO]
[GEOPHONE]
|
Directions
Store Hours
[GEOHOURSMONDAY]
[GEOHOURSTUESDAY]
[GEOHOURSWEDNSDAY]
[GEOHOURSTHURSDAY]
[GEOHOURSFRIDAY]
[GEOHOURSSATURDAY]
[GEOHOURSSUNDAY]
Change Location
Go
Use current location
Home
Tires
Car, Truck & SUV Tires
Commercial Tires
Wheels
Search Wheels By Brand
Automotive Services
Our Services
Custom Wheels
Car Care Tips
Coupons
Purchase Options
Snap Finance
Acima Leasing
Progressive Leasing
About
News Center
Customer Reviews
Photo Gallery
Find Us
Contact
News Center
11
Something is Leaking: What Is It?
posted on
10/11/2018 10:23:59 AM
Finding that fluid which is leaking from your car can be alarming. It is possible fluid leaking from your car could be normal, but other times leaking fluids are a symptom of a bigger problem with your vehicle. Before you panic, there are two questions you need to ask: 1) “Where is the fluid coming from?” and 2) “What does the fluid look like?”
When determining where the fluid is coming from, first find out for certain whether the fluid is even coming for your vehicle and not the vehicle parked in the space before you. If you are unsure, just get down and take a good look under the car with a flashlight or your cell phone.
Once you have determined that the leak is indeed coming from your vehicle, stick a piece of white paper or cardboard under the leak to catch some of the fluid and determine its color. Depending on the color, the fluid could be several different things:
Red or Pink: Red or pink fluid is usually either transmission fluid or power steering fluid. You do not want these to leak and you need to take your car to the shop to have a hole sealed.
Orange: Orange fluid can either mean that rust is in your radiator is making your antifreeze or condensation appear orange or your car is leaking old transmission fluid. Neither one is a great sign, and you shouldn’t ignore orange fluid.
Yellow: Yellow fluid is usually coolant. Using the incorrect type of coolant for your radiator can make leaks more likely.
Brown: Dark brown fluid can come from several areas in your vehicle. Brake fluid is usually dark brown and so is aging motor oil. Light brown fluid is usually motor oil. In either case, you should see a mechanic.
Clear: This is the only one that is usually nothing to worry about – clear fluid is usually just condensation from your air condition system and it is completely normal!
This list covers most colors you will see leaking from your vehicle, but here is a big idea: If the fluid isn’t clear, you aren’t in the clear. Head to the shop right away!
Categories:
Auto Repair 101
| View Count: (17) |
Return
Related
Halloween Driving Safety Tips
10/17/2019
Maximizing Your Tire Life
5/16/2019
How Do My Brakes Work?
4/24/2019
What Happens When Tires Sit Too Long in One Place?
7/17/2020
What to Do After a Car Accident
2/14/2020
Should I Repair or Replace My Tire?
4/26/2019
Tires & Wheels
Michelin®
BFGoodrich®
Uniroyal®
Bridgestone
Firestone
Services
Tire Balancing
Tire Installation
Tire Rotation
All Services
About
Home
Tires
Wheels
Automotive Services
Coupons
Purchase Options
About
Find Us
Visit Our Shop
Contact Us
Email:
[email protected]
Phone:
(253) 582-9166
Fax:
(253) 582-9423
Address:
9210 South Tacoma Way
Lakewood, WA 98499
.
Powered by Net Driven
Login
Universal Tire & Wheel
9210 South Tacoma Way,
Lakewood, WA 98499
Phone:
(253) 582-9166
Fax: (253) 582-9423
98499
47.17372,-122.4844
Uh oh!
Page not found!
Sorry the page you are looking for may have been moved or deleted.
Please click anywhere to
continue browsing our site.