Is it Okay to Drive With Fluid Leaking?

No. Do not drive your car if fluid is leaking. Depending on the type of fluid that is leaking, you may be able to drive home from your location, or it may not be safe to drive at all (as is often the case with a brake fluid leak). To gain a better understanding of what can cause a brake fluid leak, you can explore an in depth article on what causes brake fluid to leak.

As soon as you’ve determined there’s a leak, contact YourMechanic and describe the color, consistency, and location of the leak under the car. This will help us have a general understanding of which fluid might be leaking and makes it easier to inspect the vehicle for other possible leaks/problems associated with that particular leak.


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Eliud

24 years of experience
312 reviews
Eliud
24 years of experience
Nissan Murano V6-3.5L - Oil/Fluid Leak - Lawrenceville, Georgia
Very helpful and knowledgeable. He answered all my questions and was very willing to help and make recommendations. I'll highly recommend this tech.
Dodge Journey - Oil/Fluid Leak - Loganville, Georgia
I would recommend Eliud to anyone in need of car maintenance. I've used his services on several occasions. He was always on time for every appointment. He is very knowledgeable and always provides excellent service. I highly recommend him!

David

16 years of experience
93 reviews
David
16 years of experience
BMW 325i L6-2.5L - Oil/Fluid Leak - Discovery Bay, California
Example of what a professional mechanic should be for your organization. Knowledge and experience surpass regular mechanics.
Chevrolet Impala - Oil/Fluid Leak - Concord, California
Is very polite, very respectful property, while doing an excellent inspection, he gave me lots and lots of details, I understood him and most of all he listened!!!! After he heard what I had to say, he took it all in, then david took care of it. thank you very much David!!

damian

9 years of experience
16 reviews
damian
9 years of experience
Ford Explorer V6-4.0L - Oil/Fluid Leak - Norwalk, Connecticut
Damien was punctual and did very thorough, professional job. He patiently answered a lot of questions I asked. I would recommend him.

Matthew

26 years of experience
50 reviews
Matthew
26 years of experience
Honda Accord L4-2.2L - Oil/Fluid Leak - Jacksonville, Florida
Matthew was very professional and courteous. He explained my issues and provided helpful information

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