Most likely coolant from the front radiators, pull the bumper tray and inspect the hose clamps and end tanks on the radiators. Alternatively windshield washer fluid? or hydraulic fluid for the susp(less likely).

What color is it? coolant is blue, as is washer fluid(smells different though), hydraulic fluid is dark green (chf202).

The hoses are notorious on these cars, i just went through and replaced a ton of clamps on mine. All the radiator ones leaked. I know your local, you're welcome to borrow my tool/clamps.

 

Most likely coolant from the front radiators, pull the bumper tray and inspect the hose clamps and end tanks on the radiators. Alternatively windshield washer fluid? or hydraulic fluid for the susp(less likely).

What color is it? coolant is blue, as is washer fluid(smells different though), hydraulic fluid is dark green (chf202).

The hoses are notorious on these cars, i just went through and replaced a ton of clamps on mine. All the radiator ones leaked. I know your local, you're welcome to borrow my tool/clamps.

the fluid is clear with no smell.

 

It's a lot of fluid based on the pics you posted, check the levels. There is no fluid in our cars that is clear and has no smell, its probably just really small qualities you are looking at which is why you can't see the color. How slippery is the fluid if you rub it in between your finger tips?

 

I'm not that familiar with the locations of things on my car yet, but could it just be condensation from the AC? I mean, it looks an awful lot like water. Water puddles under cars is actually quite common and much less of a worry.

 

Could just be AC condensation if it’s just water.

 

It’s condensation. All 12’s drip water there when parking after driving with the A/C on.

 

I didn’t have the AC on, just the heat yesterday.

 

Yes ... but did you run the a.c. compressor with heat? Like, did you put on 'defrost'? That would have engaged the a.c. compressor and led to condensation.

 

As mentioned above, no water is used for fluid in your car.
If the fluid is truly clear and is water likely condensation.
Yesterday after my drive I had a puddle in the same location, clear, no smell, consistency of water.....condensation

 

isnt there a hose to discharge the condensation?

 

Oil products are nonpolar. Nonoil products(water) are polar. Sugar melts with polar products like water and water based products. Nonpolar products do not. If you can take small amout of sugar and mix it with the liquid, and it melts then it is a polar product. With nonpolar products, the sugar will not melt. I think your major concern would be if the leak is nonpolar.. I had my mechanic "look under the hoop" leak was from a loose radiator hose. He said there are a lot of hoses in there.

Hope that makes sense

 

Thanks. It’s clear and slightly slimy. The power steering is full and so is my coolant.

I will try the sugar. Lol.

 

did it evaporate over night?

 

It rolls down the garage floor and is nearly dry by morning.

 

I don't know gang......but, it sounds like water ......if it is dry by AM. I couldn't stand it........I would have to have it evaluated by a mechanic

 

just taste it. won't kill you!

 

Lol. Probably taste like chicken.

 

Ya taste test is good. Sweet is coolant, smells like maple syrup too. Would be obvious to determine if it's that or water

 

Its aircon condensation. There are no clear fluids in the car, they all have colour. There is drain at the front.

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Would I still get that without turning on the hvac at all today? I made sure it stayed off and still got that puddle.

 

Could be left over condensation finding it’s way out.
Or perhaps as mentioned earlier, the compressor came on while using heat/ defrost.

 

If it's slimy it's likely coolant. Put a white paper towel on it and see if it really is clear. Coolant will dry on the garage floor as well.

 

i believe Mclaren uses Glysantin G48 coolant which is a blue/green color.
If any of this leaks it will NOT be clear

 

When I had a leak, the fluid appeared clear on the garage floor (I do have a dark colored epoxy coated floor), so in order to be certain, I put white napkins down, and low and behold a greenish bluish color however very slight. I pulled the frunk liner and the offending clamp was immediately apparent.

 

I now believe it is coolant...i checked my coolant level and had to add about half a quart to get it topped off.

Are there any coolant lines in that area by the front tires? Under the cover? How hard is the cover removal to inspect the lines?

Thanks!

 

I now believe it is coolant...i checked my coolant level and had to add about half a quart to get it topped off.

Are there any coolant lines in that area by the front tires? Under the cover? How hard is the cover removal to inspect the lines?

Thanks!

Open your frunk, gently pull up on the smooth plastic rubbery trip piece that surrounds the frunk, and then remove the screws around and in the frunk.

 

Thanks! Got it off. Definetly not leaking while It’s running. Really tough to see all the hoses behind washer reservoir which I believe is the location.

 

And now I let the car idle for 15 minutes and no leak! Grrrr. Lol.

 

isn't that the way life is?

 

Go get a vacuum bleeder or pressure tester, its like 60$ at HF. The #6 cap fits our cars. You can just pressurize the system and see if there is a leak that way. The lower hoses on the front radiators are prone to leaking.

 

can you tell me the procedure or give me a link? I rented this today and will do the procedure for peace of mind. Thanks!

 

Ok. There’s this rubber drain plug (I think) under my car. Center between the two front tires. It was really wet on there. I pulled this rubber plug from the inside of it and it’s wet.
Thoughts?