- 11/11/2024
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Cars contain many fluids that ensure their proper functioning, from coolant to engine oil, transmission oil, and several other oils, and there are times when you may notice water or liquid under your car, either in the front, back, or center.
If you find water under your car, the first thing you should do is make sure that it is indeed water or coolant, and determine exactly where it is and under what part, as determining the location will make it easier for you to know the cause of the leak and whether it is normal or there is an issue.
It is important to know that if the water or coolant leak in your car is caused by a system issue, you should take precaution and do not drive the car until you are sure that this leak does not affect the operation of the car and the engine and does not cause other larger and more expensive damages.
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What are the causes of water leakage under the car?
There are many reasons that lead to the leakage or collection of water or coolant under your car, and they are as follows:
Tail pipe
One of the most common reasons for the presence of water under the car, especially under the exhaust pipes is that the exhaust outlets push the water inside them out and fall under the car, and the reason behind the presence of water inside the exhaust outlets is the condensation of water when the pipes are hot, in addition to the formation of water as a result of the purification process performed by the catalytic converter when it converts harmful gases into less harmful gases, and the more new the car and its new engine, the more frequent the exit of water compared to old used cars that have less water exit.
Air conditioning system
A very common reason for the presence of water under the car is also due to the air conditioning system, and the amount of water under the car will increase as the temperatures increase and become hotter, due to the formation of water on the very cold parts of the air conditioning system with high external heat, and here the air condenses and turns into water, and you can know that this water is caused by the air conditioning system when it collects at the back of the engine, and usually comes out of a special drainage pipe under the car.
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Cooling system
The cooling system in all cars contains many connections and hoses that transport water and coolant to and from the engine to draw heat from it and cool it, and if one of these components is damaged, cracked or loose, the cooling water will leak from it towards the bottom of the car, and it will definitely contribute to reducing the amount of water inside the system, which will negatively affect the engine cooling process, and remember not to drive your car if the leak is due to the cooling system because the engine may overheat and may fail and stop working.
Engine head gasket
This gasket works to prevent liquids from exiting the engine such as coolant and oil, and if it is cracked or damaged, it will not be able to keep the water inside the engine and will leak from it and spill on the engine and under the car, and there is a high possibility that you will not see a trace of water if the heat is very high because it will evaporate before it reaches the ground, so you must check the bottom of the car at all times and in all seasons to make sure that it is free from any leak that will affect it.
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Windshield washer system
There is a possibility that the reason for the gathering of water under your car, especially in the front of the engine and specifically under the lights, is the presence of a crack, crack or damage in one of the components of the windshield washing system, whether the water tank or one of the hoses and gaskets, so check the system well to find out the cause of the leak and fix it immediately so that it is ready anytime you want to wash the windshield or even the back in some cars.
