Yikes! Green fluid leak

[RecessRampage]

At first, I thought it was an oil leak but based on the color, it may be engine oil? This is in a parking garage with a 7ft clearance so I'm wondering if it's safe to at least drive this out of the garage so I can get a tow truck? Or could it be something else?

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[BDinTX]

I think you meant to say it might be engine coolant. I don't think that's green though. Is that the color of transmission fluid? Looks like it is leaking too much to be ok to drive though. Edit: I missed the part about driving it out of the garage. I would do that.

 

[Remorseless]

That looks like the 8 speed trans fluid. Would certainly not run it far with that much lost fluid.

 

[RecessRampage]

Actually, I just noticed that my spare tire on the back also has the same liquid. Looking at fluids under the hood, it appears I lost a lot of wiper fluid too... could these issues be connected? All the other fluids looked to be fine...

 

[m3reno]

Can it be the electric steering fluid? When I topped off my steering fluid it was green in color.

 

[BDinTX]

OP do you live close to @Remorseless ? That looks like his foot in your last picture.

 

[Remorseless]

OP do you live close to @Remorseless ? That looks like his foot in your last picture.

Not me, my nail polish is sparkly

 

[Terrymo]

OP do you live close to @Remorseless ? That looks like his foot in your last picture.

I’m most concerned you’ve been up close and personal with @Remorseless feet.

 

[Remorseless]

I’m most concerned you’ve been up close and personal with @Remorseless feet.

$20 is $20 man

 

[RecessRampage]

Lol. My gf's foot made it in the photo lol.

What sucks too is I don't know what caused the leakage. I took it in for a car wash and then on the way home, I noticed a smoky smell and once home, realized it was my jeep leaking profusely...

 

[Remorseless]

Lol. My gf's foot made it in the photo lol.

What sucks too is I don't know what caused the leakage. I took it in for a car wash and then on the way home, I noticed a smoky smell and once home, realized it was my jeep leaking profusely...

Is your washer fluid green? If not, trans and apparently power steering are greenish. Coolant should be purpleish (can look orange in some light conditions).

 

[RecessRampage]

Not sure. Also, I did just drive it out of my garage and it's leaking a lot of fluid lol. Strangely, no indicator light on the dash...

 

[XxsullyxX123]

when my '15 durango dumped green fluid it was the AC condenser (paired up in front of or behind the radiator). The refrigerant R1234yf has green dye in it so you'd see a leak. although i recall mine being more neon colored. See if the AC is blowing cold

 

[jadmt]

Pretty easy to check washer fluid level

 

[DonH63]

With that much fluid a flashlight and look under the hood might pinpoint the source. I'd check engine oil, trans, steering, brake, coolant levels, plus washer fluid for good measure, and see if any are low. Should be container level indicators or dip sticks for them. If the engine etc. fluids are good, drive it to a dealer or mechanic to check it out. In case it is the A/C leave that off; it's possible it could be repaired and recharged, but if all the fluid goes away, chances are a new compressor will be required.

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