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Need Help, Fluid Leak in Bottom Rear of Vehicle

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Old 02-24-14, 09:56 PM
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Hi there CL!
I've recently come across a new fluid leak in the rear bottom panel of my 99 GS 300. Its greenish, most likely coolant or radiator fluid or something of that nature. Problem is, I have no idea how to access this leak, given its unique position. Any input would be great, thanks!
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Old 02-24-14, 10:13 PM
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Originally Posted by Jacob0015
Hi there CL!
I've recently come across a new fluid leak in the rear bottom panel of my 99 GS 300. Its greenish, most likely coolant or radiator fluid or something of that nature. Problem is, I have no idea how to access this leak, given its unique position. Any input would be great, thanks!


Looks like u have the leak from the engine area but I running down to the area where u see those drops. Jack ur car and wash it with a hose. And then start the car and trace it down to It's origin.
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looks like Antifreeze. Check your radiator and radiator hoses, check coolant lines around the motor. Best thing to do is google a diagram of the motor, and try to follow that leak up the car and find it. Then wash it all off, and wait and see if you can find the origin of the leak. If you can smell it, and it smells kinda sweet. Then its definitely antifreeze. Good luck!
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Check for leaks around the radiator, thermostat housing, radiator hoses lower and upper, there is also a drain plug on the passenger side of the engine block. I would suspect that one of these are leaking.
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