There are a number of fluids in your automobile that help it run and keep it safe. MD Auto Repair is going to list the common automotive fluids below by their color so you have this information handy if you need it. For example, if you see fluid spots on the garage floor, knowing the color of the automotive fluids can help you identify the fluid leaking out of your automobile.
BLUE
You probably already know this, but the windshield washing solution is blue. What you might not know is that your engine’s coolant/antifreeze can also be blue or blue-green. You can drive your automobile safely if it is leaking windshield washing solution. Do not drive your automobile if it’s leaking coolant.
BROWN
Brown is a common automotive fluid color. The motor oil is brown, the differential oil is brown, and most brake fluid is brown. Generally, these fluids are light brown when they are brand new. They turned dark brown when they age, as does the fluid that is found in your automatic transmission.
CLEAR
Unless it smells like fuel, clear fluid is just water dripping from your vehicle’s tailpipe or air conditioner. If the fluid does smell like fuel, it is not safe to drive your automobile. Driving with a gasoline or diesel fuel leak could cause an engine or automobile fire.
GREEN
You are going to discover as you keep reading that coolant/antifreeze comes in many different colors. We mentioned that it can be blue above, and we are also going to advise that it can be green. The most common green color of engine coolant is neon green.
ORANGE
Coolant/antifreeze can also be orange, especially if it is filled with rust from a corroded and leaking radiator. Another fluid that looks orange is transmission fluid that is starting to age. Sometimes, this fluid can be orange or light brown.
RED
Red is another common color of automotive fluids. The transmission fluid starts off as bright red and turns orange or brown as it ages. If your vehicle is equipped with hydraulic power steering, the power steering fluid is red.
YELLOW
Finally, yellow or neon yellow is also a common color of coolant/antifreeze. Driving your automobile when it is leaking this crucial fluid can overheat the engine and damage it beyond repair.
Bring your vehicle to our shop right away if it is leaking coolant or another automotive fluid. MD Auto Repair is the best auto service shop in Kansas City, MO.
