11/10/2026
🚨🚗 TIP TUESDAY: WHAT'S LEAKING UNDER YOUR CAR?! 💧
Ever pull out of your driveway and notice a mysterious puddle where your car was parked? 😳
DON'T IGNORE IT — BUT DON'T PANIC EITHER!
The color and texture of the fluid can give you clues about what's happening under your vehicle.
💧 CLEAR WATER: Often normal condensation from your A/C system.
🟢🩷 GREEN, PINK, OR ORANGE: Could be engine coolant. Watch for overheating!
🟤⚫ BROWN OR BLACK: Could be engine oil. Check your oil level and have the leak inspected.
🔴🟤 RED OR BROWN: Could be transmission fluid or power steering fluid, depending on your vehicle.
🟡🟤 CLEAR TO AMBER: Could be brake fluid — a potentially serious safety concern!
⚠️ IMPORTANT: Fluid colors overlap, and age or contamination can change their appearance. Color alone cannot identify a leak.
🔧 TIP TUESDAY TAKEAWAY: A puddle is a clue, not a diagnosis! If you notice a new or recurring leak, have it checked. If your brakes feel abnormal, your oil-pressure warning comes on, or your engine overheats, stop driving safely and seek assistance.
📲 SAVE THIS POST! You never know when you'll need this quick reference!
❤️ At El Cajon Tire Pros Complete Auto Care, we'll help you find the source of that mystery puddle!
📍 1253 N 2nd St, El Cajon, CA 92021
📞 619-440-8635
🕗 Monday–Friday | 8 AM–5 PM
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