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Driveway Drips: When Should You Worry?

See how to identify engine leak issues with this great video. Be prepared to recognize different car fluids if your engine leaks at Automotive.com.

February 03, 2013

You're walking out to your car one morning, and what do you see but a puddle of fluid underneath. "Oh, great," you think, imagining haggling with your mechanic to find out exactly what the heck is going on. In this episode of Cars, Simplified, we take a look at fluid leaks and help you determine which ones are worrisome, and which you can ignore. Because, believe it or not, sometimes a puddle under your car means nothing more than an air conditioning system that's working just fine. But not always, and it's important to know the difference. So watch and learn, and stay tuned for more episodes of Cars, Simplified in the future.

More Car Maintenance & Ownership Articles

Motor vehicles are big, complicated machines, with thousands of parts. Keeping it all running properly--and making sure your vehicle's resale value stays high--means staying on top of maintenance. Whether it's simple oil changes, selecting tires, or seeing if the repair guy at the local shop is giving you the business, we'll help guide you through. And don't forget: Proper maintenance includes keeping your car looking good, too, and we show you what works and what doesn't when it comes to keeping your car or truck looking as good as new.