MK5 Golf GTI

All Things Mk5 => How to Guides / Troubleshooting => Topic started by: Weston on March 19, 2012, 09:16:29 am

Title: Leaking something?
Post by: Weston on March 19, 2012, 09:16:29 am

Just got to work, noticed a tiny bit of steam on my way in but thought it was from the damp bonnet. Having parked I then saw a small trail of orange / brown liquid. Any ideas what it might be? It's coming from between the front drivers side wheel and headlight.

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Title: Re: Leaking something?
Post by: nezquick on March 19, 2012, 10:36:28 am

Could it be your water coolant contaminated or curded from mixing? check your coolant - make sure theres no sludge or discolouring.

Title: Re: Leaking something?
Post by: Weston on March 19, 2012, 10:40:32 am

Thanks I'll have a look later. The 20 mile trip took about 1.5 hours so there was a lot of time spent not moving. I wonder if some coolant was released if it got a bit too warm.