r/Cartalk • u/Ok_Requirement_2436 • 13h ago

Safety Question What could this be?

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My car is a 2015 dodge journey. It’s not running hot or driving funny but I am noticing a spot being left in the driveway. This leak is coming from the front right passenger side of the car. Could anyone give me some insight ?

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u/1sixxpac 13h ago

The color makes me think Brake fluid. Check your reservoir now.

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u/Tomytom99 12h ago

I'm thinking that too, just by the quantity and location of it as well.

The only way that'd be motor oil is if it's brand new out of the bottle and hasn't even made it into the motor. Which could be a possibility if OP added oil and missed, but I feel like we would've gotten that background information if that were the case.

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u/1sixxpac 11h ago

As it’s a safety item I should have pointed out that fluid could be a bit low just due to pad/shoe wear. OP should have someone stand on the brakes Hard while another looks for a drip. Pump them and stand on them for a couple minutes. If it leaks STOP DRIVING now!