Why is My Car Leaking Water?

If you are noticing your car leaking water, it’s typically normal, and it could be your car’s air conditioning system creating condensation whenever it’s activated. It’s typical to see small puddles of water close to the back of your engine compartment. If you notice water near the tailpipe, it’s also very likely exhaust condensation, and will go away after your muffler warms up. 

There can be some issues, however, if you have water leaking from your car depending on your situation. So you can visit our service center near Philadelphia to have a quick inspection and ensure everything is running properly. 

Car Leaking Water: What Are the Causes?

If you notice water leaking from under the car, there are a few steps to find where it’s coming from and determine the cause:

• Place a sheet of paper under the leak. If the fluid is something other than water, the color will show up on 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.
• A clear, odorless puddle under your vehicle is usually just harmless condensation from your air conditioning system. However, if the puddle is bright green, pink, yellow, or smells sweet, your vehicle is likely leaking coolant and requires immediate professional attention at our Turnersville service center.
• 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 BMW of Turnersville near Sewell.

Why is My Car Leaking Water or Liquid?

If your vehicle is leaking fluid, but the color isn’t clear, then it’s not water. Take a look at our guide and you can find out what the problem is, then schedule service at BMW of Turnersville:

• 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

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BMW of Turnersville is happy to help customers from Williamstown take care of their vehicle. Feel free to contact us with any questions today or explore more of our service and parts tips!