How to identify which fluid is leaking from your vehicle:
1. ENGINE OIL
• Consistency – Oily (Thick)
• Colour – Brown to Black
• Smell – Cooking oil/dipstick scent
2. TRANSMISSION FLUID
• Consistency – Oily (Thinner than engine oil)
• Colour – Pink / Red / Brown
• Smell – Petroleum
3. POWER STEERING FLUID
• Consistency – Oily (Thinner than engine oil)
• Colour – Red / Brown
• Smell – Sweet smell (burning)
4. BRAKE FLUID
• Consistency – Oily (Thick)
• Colour – Clear / Yellow to brown
• Smell – Cooking oil/fish oil
5. COOLANT
• Consistency – Thin (slimy)
• Colour – Green / Yellow
• Smell – Sweet
6. WINDSHIELD WIPER
• Consistency – Thin (watery)
• Colour – Clear
• Smell – Odorless/glass cleaner
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