Why is My Car Leaking Water?

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Is your car leaking water in Lakeland Highlands? Most of the time, it's not a serious issue. Usually, it'll be either normal condensation from your air conditioning system or the byproduct of your muffler warming up. However, you shouldn't confuse water leaking from your car with another fluid. If your leak has a color other than clear, this could be a sign of serious issues. 

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We're going to answer the question, "Why is my car leaking water?" If you need service, the team at Subaru Lakeland is here to help! We're ready to get Winter Haven drivers back out on the road where they belong.

Identifying the Cause of Leaking Water

Is water leaking from under the car? Follow these steps to find where it's coming from.

  • Place a sheet of paper under the leak. If the fluid is something other than water, the color will show up in the paper. If it's blue, green, or yellow, it's probably coolant, not water.
  • If more than a small amount of water is coming from your exhaust, a blown gasket may be causing coolant to be burned along with the fuel. That will result in large amounts of water and white smoke coming out of the exhaust pipe.
  • While coolant is usually easy to spot due to its color, you can always check the level to make sure. If it's low, you'll want to bring your car to a certified service centerquickly.
  • It's possible the leak is coming from a cracked windshield wiper fluid reservoir. That can be caused by using water in your windshield wiper fluid. The water freezes in the reservoir, expanding and causing the plastic container to crack. You can tell it's windshield wiper fluid by its light blue or light green color. Wiper fluid leaks can usually be found by the front tires.

If the cause is anything other than condensation, it's worth visiting Subaru Lakeland near Bartow.

What Fluid is Leaking from My Car?

If you place a sheet of paper under your vehicle and the leaking fluid isn't clear, it's not water. Follow this guide to find out what the problem is, then schedule service at Subaru Lakeland:

  • Red - Transmission Fluid or Power Steering Fluid
  • Orange - Transmission Fluid or Radiator Coolant
  • Yellow - Radiator Coolant
  • Green - Antifreeze from Water Pump, Hoses, or Radiator
  • Blue - Windshield Wiper Fluid
  • Dark Brown - Brake Fluid or Older Engine Oil
  • Light Brown - Newer Engine Oil or Gear Lubricant
  • Pink - Power Steering Fluid or Transmission Fluid

Subaru Lakeland Can Diagnose and Fix Any Problem

If you're in Lake Wales and think water leaking from under your car might be a more pressing matter, you don't have to worry. Trust the team at Subaru Lakeland to figure out what's wrong and promptly get it fixed. We always use OEM parts and we have the blessing of Subaru to be the best people for the job. If you need your fluids topped up, check out our service specials to see if a great deal is in there.