My car is leaking green fluid badly 2007 Acura TL
I drove for 5 mins it started to smoke a bit pulled over and now my car is leaking greenish blue liquid fast. What could it be? So I turned off the engine for an hr and turned it back on now my car starts but won't move. Why?
My car has 132000 miles.
My car has an automatic transmission.
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Hello – the only green liquid that should be in your vehicle is engine coolant. Check your coolant reservoir for a low fluid level – may also have a warning light on your instrument cluster. As for the car not moving – check your transmission fluid as well, there may be more than one type of fluid leaking if the radiator was damaged. The transmission fluid is also cooled by the radiator, and if it is extremely low, your vehicle will not move. I would recommend an inspection of your leaks by a mobile, professional mechanic, such as one from YourMechanic, who will come to your location, diagnose this problem, give you an accurate assessment of damage and cost estimate for repairs.
How to Identify and Fix Common car Problems ?
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Green/Green-Blue
Green or greenish-blue fluid is usually antifreeze/engine coolant. Don`t drive your automobile if it is leaking coolant. As the coolant leaks out of the cooling system, your engine will begin to overheat. This can cause additional damage to it.
If you find yellow or green fluid leaking from your car, it`s most likely coolant or antifreeze. Both fluids can leak out of the radiator, water pump or hoses and clamps connected to the system.
The most common reasons an Acura TL has a coolant leak are loose hose connections, a broken radiator, or a failed water pump.
Yellow – Yellow fluid indicates a radiator coolant leak, which can happen if there is a loose hose clamp or a damaged o-ring. This is vital to fix as soon as possible. Green – Green fluid can point to an antifreeze leak. Antifreeze can start to leak when certain hoses, fittings, or clamps have worn out.
This is one of those questions usually asked after the fact, and usually engine damage has already occurred. The green and orange coolants do not mix. When mixed together they form a gel-like substance that stops coolant flow, and consequently, the engine overheats.
Vehicle engines require coolants to keep them from overheating. In the past, there was only one kind of coolant (anti-freeze) and that was the green liquid. Today, there are two: The green coolant and the orange colored coolant, which is also known as Dexcool.
Green/orange: Traditional engine coolant — a glycol and water mixture — is green, though many newer vehicles use coolant that is orange or even pink or blue. Red/brown: Fresh automatic transmission fluid is red, but like engine oil, it darkens with use.
While driving with a coolant leak doesn`t pose an immediate threat to your well-being, we highly recommend that you avoid doing so. Driving a car that is leaking coolant can cause serious damage to your engine. Your engine can overheat, costing you big time.
Corrosion within the radiator is one of the leading reasons that coolant leaks. As the tubes get older and weaker, you may get sediment or debris inside that causes a leak. The sealing gasket between the tank and the radiator can also wear out, and that could lead to a leak.
Yellow or Green Fluid
Typically, this means that you`ve got a leak in your radiator, your water pump, or any of the hoses that carry coolant.
Clues You Have an Antifreeze Leak
Puddles under the car of lime-green, orange, pink, or blue-green after you`ve parked. Antifreeze makers use those dye colors to differentiate coolant from other fluids used in cars. Engine oil is gold or black (when dirty), and transmission fluid is dark red.
The average cost to fix a leaking radiator is $340, with a range between $125 and $600. Your total cost will depend on a number of factors, such as the type of repair needed, the type of radiator you have and the materials required.
Fresh antifreeze is a clear brightly coloured liquid, usually blue, red, green, violet, yellow or orange but this will vary depending on the manufacturer`s formulation. Over time, your coolant will become dirty losing its colour and becoming darker, often an oxidized shade of brown.
What colour do you need? Green coolant is the conventional coolant (Ethylene Glycol base) and is the most popularly used coolant. Red coolant typically has a base of Organic Acid Technology which is designed to be more suitable for aluminium radiators.
Some service centers recommend changing it after two weeks, while companies state it should be done after every 30,000 miles or five years. If you want to be sure, just check. Low coolant levels can lead to a fiery hot hood as the engine heats above allowable temperatures.
The answer is yes. Coolant is both flammable and toxic. Flammable: It might seem strange that coolant, which contains water, is flammable, but it is. In fact, it will auto-ignite on a hot surface.
The most common coolant leaks occur in the hoses that connect your engine to your radiator or heater core, or other small hoses running coolant to different equipment on your engine.
Gaskets and Seals
One common place of a coolant leak is the radiator pan gasket. The drain plug can also cause leaking, and if the cap that seals the radiator can no longer contain the pressurized coolant, it will leak or spray out from underneath.
Transmission fluids may be green, yellow, some may even have a bluish tint. But in virtually every case, clean fluid will look clean, and smell clean. So checking the fluid`s color and giving it a little sniff is a great way to determine whether your transmission is in good shape, or in need of service.
Power steering fluid is red, so it might be difficult to tell if the fluid leaking out of your automobile onto your garage floor is power steering fluid or coolant (if your coolant is red, too).
What color is brake fluid? It is typically clear with a slight yellowish tint, depending on what kind of brake pads are used in the vehicle the fluid`s age, and the brand. The color can certainly change as well if there have been any problems with the brake system.
It may be a broken hose and/or a hole in the radiator. Solution: Check your hoses to see if any coolant is coming out. Replace the hose(s) if you notice coolant coming out of them. If you notice coolant leaking out of your thermostat that can be an easy fix.
Technically speaking yes you can use plain water in your cooling system but it isn`t recommended as a long term solution and certainly not in extreme weather conditions.
A car radiator leak can reduce the effectiveness of your entire cooling system. If you don`t get it repaired, it could cause your entire engine to overheat — and that can cost a pretty penny to fix.
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My car is leaking green fluid badly 2007 Acura TL
ANSWER : Hello – the only green liquid that should be in your vehicle is engine coolant. Check your coolant reservoir for a low fluid level – may also have a warning light on your instrument cluster. As for the car not moving – check your transmission fluid as well, there may be more than one type of fluid leaking if the radiator was damaged. The transmission fluid is also cooled by the radiator, and if it is extremely low, your vehicle will not move. I would recommend an inspection of your leaks by a mobile, professional mechanic, such as one from YourMechanic, who will come to your location, diagnose this problem, give you an accurate assessment of damage and cost estimate for repairs.
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Fuel EVAP line that runs under car is kinked how do I know if it is leaking? Also can I drive it like that if it’s not leaking?
ANSWER : Hi Ricardo. We answered your question earlier. However, if you didn’t receive the reply, here is what we stated earlier. In most cases, an EVAP leak will create an OBD-II trouble code. The best way to detect an EVAP leak is by having a professional mobile mechanic complete a check engine light inspection, they will be able to download the code and determine the source of the leak. That’s the best advice we can offer you. Thanks.
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Oil leaking from under car and "remote control car" sound when car is first started for a few minutes until it warm up.
ANSWER : Hello,
There are a number of things that could make an engine noisy when starting up. Depending on the specific type of sound you are referring to, this will determine how to properly diagnose. If there is a bit of a hissing sound, this may be a sign of a vacuum leak. If this is more of a shrieking sound, this may be a sign of a worn out or out of adjustment serpentine belt. If there is a bit of a howling or growling sound, this may be a sign of a worn out or low on fluid power steering pump. A rattling or pinging sound may be caused by an ignition problem. An engine can ping (or knock) due to an improper combustion process. A "spark knock" is the result of combustion occurring too early. Early combustion can occur from carbon buildup inside the combustion chamber, a lean air/fuel mixture, and advanced ignition timing (spark plug firing too soon). A clattering type sound may be a result of improper lubrication in the valve train which could be a more serious problem and should be addressed as soon as possible. I would suggest having an expert from YourMechanic come to your location to diagnose and inspect your vehicle to ensure everything is in proper working order.
There are a number of things that could make an engine noisy when starting up. Depending on the specific type of sound you are referring to, this will determine how to properly diagnose. If there is a bit of a hissing sound, this may be a sign of a vacuum leak. If this is more of a shrieking sound, this may be a sign of a worn out or out of adjustment serpentine belt. If there is a bit of a howling or growling sound, this may be a sign of a worn out or low on fluid power steering pump. A rattling or pinging sound may be caused by an ignition problem. An engine can ping (or knock) due to an improper combustion process. A "spark knock" is the result of combustion occurring too early. Early combustion can occur from carbon buildup inside the combustion chamber, a lean air/fuel mixture, and advanced ignition timing (spark plug firing too soon). A clattering type sound may be a result of improper lubrication in the valve train which could be a more serious problem and should be addressed as soon as possible. I would suggest having an expert from YourMechanic come to your location to diagnose and inspect your vehicle to ensure everything is in proper working order.
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Fuel EVAP line that runs under car is kinked how do I know if it is leaking? Also can I drive it like that if it’s not leaking?
ANSWER : Hi there. In most cases, an EVAP leak will create an OBD-II trouble code, which is the best way to detect an EVAP leak. By having a professional mobile mechanic complete a check engine light inspection, they will be able to download the code and determine the source of the leak. In most cases, it’s an EVAP purge solenoid that is faulty.
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My belt and pulley fell off. What would cause this? Also, there is Green fluid leaking from front driver side.
ANSWER : The idler pulley or tensioner pulley may have seized up causing the pulley and belt to come off the engine. When these parts come off with the engine running, depending on how fast the engine was running (how high the RPM’s were when it happened) will determine the cause of the coolant leak. Check the coolant hoses and radiator to see if they are cracked. The pulley could have came off and hit the upper coolant hose and slicing it. This will cause coolant to leak down the hose and drip on the ground around the drive side area. Before replacing the pulley and belt, check all of the other pulleys and make sure that they spin, except for the crankshaft pulley, as it spins with the engine running. If you need further assistance with your situation of a coolant leak and belt breakage, then seek out a professional, such as one from Your Mechanic, to help you.
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Fluid leak red and brown under the car, and once in a great while the engine will overheat.
ANSWER : Hi and thanks for contacting Your Mechanic. The leaks will not cause any damage to the vehicle it self, however, the part that it’s leaking from will eventually begin to loose lubrication and come apart. The transmission oil leak will cause the transmission to stop shifting when the fluid becomes too low, the strut and shocks leaking will cause the ride to become more bouncy and will not keep the tires on the road while driving as the fluid is dispersing out. I recommend seeking out a professional, such as one from Your Mechanic, to help you diagnose your fluid leaks.
Billing question is sent to CS for the cost of repairing a pressure sensor, transmission fluid leak from the rear output shaft seal, the left front strut leak and a right rear shock leak.
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I pressed my gas and my car didnt accelerate. There is transmission fluid in my car and my car cranks great and runs great…
ANSWER : This kind of reaction is often a sign of low transmission fluid or a faulty transmission control solenoid. As you know, automatic transmissions use pressurized hydraulic fluid to change gears. Every time a gear change is required, the car’s computer activates a transmission solenoid, which directs transmission fluid into the valve body to engage the correct gear. When this is faulty or not working properly, this can cause a delay in gear shifting or in some cases cause the car to not shift at all. This type of problem is amplified any time the transmission is low on fluid creating a drop in hydraulic pressure. I would recommend having a professional from YourMechanic come to your location to diagnose and inspect your vehicle.
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My car is leaking coolant and telling me to stop the car and check coolant.
ANSWER : Going by your description and the age of the car, I’m going to guess you have a problem with your water pump. The water pump has a rotating seal that often doesn’t leak unless the engine is running. If your water pump is leaking you might be able to see a drip from the bottom of the engine front cover. Before jumping to any conclusions though, you should have a professional pressure test the system to be sure. If you contact Your Mechanic. they can send a technician to your home or office to check out your leak and tell you what it will take to solve it.
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