Something leaking under your car? Here's what it is
A puddle under the car looks alarming, but the colour and where it is usually tells you what's leaking — and whether it matters.
What the colour means
- Clear water — almost always AC condensation dripping under the car. In UAE heat this is normal and nothing to worry about.
- Brown or black, oily — engine oil. Check your oil level and get the leak seen.
- Pink, green or orange — coolant. Watch the temperature gauge and get it checked before it overheats.
- Reddish, oily — transmission or power steering fluid.
- Clear and oily/slippery near a wheel — could be brake fluid. This is a safety issue — get it checked right away.
How to tell
- Slide a piece of cardboard under overnight to catch the colour and see where it's dripping from.
- Clear water after the AC has been running → normal.
- Any oily fluid, or a coolant colour → get it inspected.
Typical Dubai cost: a small seal or hose is modest; bigger leaks depend on the source.
Prices vary by car — get it inspected and quoted first.
When to get it checked
If it's not clear AC water, have it looked at — a garage can find the source quickly. Ask for a free inspection so you know what's leaking before it becomes a bigger problem.
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