How do you determine where car leaks are coming from?

Answer by  Cash813 (68)

A visual inspection under the hood of the vehicle usually provides an adequate assessment as to the location of where the fluid is escaping.

Answer by  rookie105 (823)

place a large sheet of paper under the car and let it sit there over night, look at where the leaks are and compare the placement of the leaks

Answer by  Amber40 (24961)

Typically you just clean the general area of the leak and watch for it to leak. However now they sell special kits that have dyes the you can add into the engine to help pinpoint the leak. They come with glasses and a UV light to help locate the leak.

Answer by  Amber40 (24961)

Typically you just clean the whole engine and carefully inspect all around it to see where it is leaking. They do now sell kits that include special uv dyes that can be used to help find the leaks. You can try one if you can see where it is leaking.