A puddle underneath my car..................

[jimster]

I came home from a long drive and after parking the box I noticed a puddle of light-yellow, water-like liquid underneath the car, behind the left rear wheel. It has the consistency of water.......but doesn't taste like water. I'm assuming it may be.....brake fluid or power steering fluid (?) I got under the car with a flashlight but I don't see any leaks around the brake lines.

I did notice the strut near the left rear was wet with what I assume to be the fluid that was leaking. But I don't see where it could have come from.

Man, now I'm gonna worry. I've had the car less than a month.

btw.............it's an '02 Boxster.

Edited October 30, 2004 by jimster

[secretaznman4u]

sounds like you got a blown strut! BTW you actually tasted it!!!!

[PeterC4]

Is it coolant? Had that on my '00 C4. It was the cap on the coolent reservoir. No big deal.

[ar38070]

Should still be under warranty. Take it to the dealer.

[HenryV]

Should still be under warranty.  Take it to the dealer.

<{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Check your coolant level - if it is low(ered) you know the problem.

Dealer will trace out the cause. Probably warranted.

[Loren]

It has the consistency of water.......but doesn't taste like water.

If it smells sweet and tastes extremely bitter - then it is coolant.

[Tool Pants]

Taste like money. :D

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