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Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting' started by ingyaningya, Mar 13, 2016.

  1. ingyaningya

    ingyaningya Junior Member

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    I just realized this leak under my 2007 Prius not too long ago. Attached is an image of the leak, and I circled where it is coming from. It is coming from the front of the car. Is this an issue? Any suggestions?

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    #1 ingyaningya, Mar 13, 2016
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    i think so. there are several places it could be coming from. you'll probably have to get under there, clean everything real well, than look for the culprit with a bright light.

    can you determine if it's oil or coolant?
     
    #2 bisco, Mar 13, 2016
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    I try to see if is oil or water...coolant is pink. Pretty common to have water pump leak which normally you see pink salts by the water pump. Check your radiator coolant, make sure its got the Toyota pink fluid and is full to the radiator cap. Check your oil level.
     
    #3 wjtracy, Mar 13, 2016
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    Place a sheet of white paper under the car to catch the fluid dripping from the car. Hopefully it will better show what color and consistency it is.
     
    #4 xliderider, Mar 13, 2016
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    Looks like it could be water from you AC unit
     
    #5 JC91006, Mar 14, 2016
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    It seems clear, and it's very humid and hot where I live, so I believe it is in fact simply the A/C.

    On a separate note, does anyone know what all that white stuff is coating the bottom of my car? How can u clean that off without damaging anything?
     
    #6 ingyaningya, Mar 14, 2016
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    did it come from snow country? looks like salt. you can do an underbody wash at some car washes.
     
    #7 bisco, Mar 14, 2016
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    Look for AC water outlet hose, that'll confirm or eliminate that possibility.
     
    #8 Mendel Leisk, Mar 14, 2016
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