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Old 04-02-2021, 02:46 PM
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Default 997.1: Leak from front

I got a motion alert for a dust particle, but noticed there was liquid by the front left tire that evaporated. Very random since it’s been parked for 5 days.

Then, scrolling through the feed back in time, I noticed a similar larger leak right after I parked.

Any idea what it is?

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Old 04-02-2021, 03:07 PM
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Really down to two options; Coolant or washer fluid. Need to smell it but since it evaporated it's probably washer fluid.

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It also might be from the AC condenser or if you washed your car because there is a drain that lets out there I am pretty sure. In any case, this freaked me out when I first had my C2S but ended up being nothing.
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You'll know right away if it's coolant because that spot on the floor will be quite slippery. If you're only seeing it on the driver's side I'd wager it's your washer fluid tank.
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Originally Posted by TheMurse
You'll know right away if it's coolant because that spot on the floor will be quite slippery. If you're only seeing it on the driver's side I'd wager it's your washer fluid tank.
Agree with TheMurse on this. Check your washer fluid cap in the frunk first and foremost. You can also get a flashlight and check your front radiator to check for any wetness at the bottom. Saw a radiator that took a small rock hit last week that was barely dripping on a 997 but since your fluid dried up pretty quickly I am guessing washer fluid. Coolant will be thicker and slippery as stated above.
Old 04-03-2021, 04:46 AM
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Originally Posted by JHuggans
Really down to two options; Coolant or washer fluid. Need to smell it but since it evaporated it's probably washer fluid.
I had the exact same type of leak. It was simply a loose windshield washer liquid hose connection. Eventually the fault notification hit the dash.
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