What is this liquid under my '13 328?

KGB_123_99 · 12-19-2014, 08:47 AM

Check your coolant reservoir and see what the level is. If there is blue fluid in there, turn on the car and see if you have any leaks.

Cyberdemon · 12-19-2014, 09:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Damn Dirty Ape

I did do that - no smell whatsoever.

We gave you multiple ways of easily identifying it but you still haven't said whether or not you tried anything?

If it wiped up easily it was probably washer fluid.

You can confirm this by opening the hood, lifting the cover, and looking in the tank. If it all leaked out the tank will likely be empty or extremely low.

Fronzdan · 12-19-2014, 09:47 AM

I usually do the smell test and rub the liquid between two fingers to check the viscosity for any puddles under cars. Seeing that much fluid can be a bit unsettling, but it looks like washer fluid as you and others have mentioned.

I'm interested in the outcome though. It would suck if the washer fluid reservoir was prone to leakage.

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KGB_123_99 Captain 404 Rep 962 Posts Drives: '17 330ix M-Sport, '09 528ix Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Montreal, QC iTrader: (0)	Check your coolant reservoir and see what the level is. If there is blue fluid in there, turn on the car and see if you have any leaks.
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Fronzdan Lieutenant Colonel 303 Rep 1,739 Posts Drives: '24 M240 xDrive Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: MA iTrader: (0)	I usually do the smell test and rub the liquid between two fingers to check the viscosity for any puddles under cars. Seeing that much fluid can be a bit unsettling, but it looks like washer fluid as you and others have mentioned. I'm interested in the outcome though. It would suck if the washer fluid reservoir was prone to leakage.
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