Your car cannot function properly without certain fluids. A brake fluid leak is one of the most common leaks. If your brake fluid is leaking, then you may notice fluid underneath the vehicle. It may be yellow if it is fresh. However, it can turn brown if the fluid is old. Your vehicle can also have a coolant leak. Coolant is green, orange, and pink. It can also have a sweet smell. Additionally, your engine oil can leak. Like brake fluid, engine oil can be yellow or brown in color. You can differentiate between the two fluids by the smell.
Engine oil has a burnt rubber smell. Gasoline leaks are also common. If the fluid smells like a gas station, then it is most likely gas fluid leaking. Your vehicle may have fluid in the front or back of the vehicle. Visit our service center at Bob Valenti Volkswagen of Mystic in Mystic, CT today.