Expert: Skip Bollinger - 9/16/2007

Question
My vauxhell vectra is leaking small amount of clear fluid intimittently? Any ideas please

Answer
Cathy,
  This car is British made and I have never seen one in America. Please look at my profile, I'm a Parts Specialist, NOT a tech but will offer my thoughts.
  The only clear liquids used in American vehicles are brake fluid and power steering fluid. You didn't say where the fluid was found under the vehicle. It could be water from condensation that forms on the A/C drier. IF it is by a tire, you might crawl under the car to see if you can see any brake fluid leaking around the caliper/brake drum (if it has rear shoes). Being a British car, I'm guessing it is Right hand drive so if you see it towards the middle/Right side of the car, you might look at the P/S pump. If it is by the Left hand side of the car, did you just run the A/C? It could be condensation from the drier dripping on the ground, normal. Left and Right are determined by sitting in the car, not standing in front of it.
  I hope this helps. Please remember I'm a Parts Specialist, NOT a Tech. Good luck.
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