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Car leak, is it serious?

reno999
reno999 Posts: 6 Forumite
in Motoring
Noticed my car us dripping a bit just behind passenger wheel. Just got through MOT so assumming not super serious. liquid against card is dirty clear/yellowy. Does anyone know what it is/how big a deal it is? Thanks!
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  • forgotmyname
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    Dont worry its just your brake fluid. Its only important if you use your brakes.
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  • Strider590
    Strider590 Posts: 11,874 Forumite
    Well is it watery or oily?

    Make, model, fuel type, helps, I don't have crystal ball.....

    You should at this point check your levels, water, oil, steering fluid, brake fluid, blinker fluid.
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  • reno999
    reno999 Posts: 6 Forumite
    Micra, unleaded engine. Fluid feels watery, not sticky or oily as far as I can see
  • z1a
    z1a Posts: 2,522 Forumite
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    reno999 wrote: »
    Micra, unleaded engine. Fluid feels watery, not sticky or oily as far as I can see

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  • TadleyBaggie
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    Probably condensation from the air con.
  • reno999
    reno999 Posts: 6 Forumite
    Re dog, if only!
  • System
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    What does it smell like?
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  • z1a
    z1a Posts: 2,522 Forumite
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    And taste like?
  • reno999
    reno999 Posts: 6 Forumite
    Cant really pick up a strong stench to be honest, nothing obvious
  • shaun_from_Africa
    shaun_from_Africa Posts: 12,858 Forumite
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    Provided you can do it safely, your best bet might be to stick your head under the car (preferably wearing safety goggles so you don't get the liquid in your eyes) and have a good look with a torch.
    You may well be able to see exactly where the liquid is coming from but if it's not obvious due to it being a bit spread around, give it a good wipe with a rag and then look again a short while later.
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