water driping from front engine

[shiva_rapolu]

hi

I just bought 2001 Toyota Camry LE. I found that some water is driping from front engine, I do not know the reason, any one can help me what are the reason for that? is that big issue or should I have to go to Mechanic immediately. I read few of the posts here it is given it is common because of AC, but I did not swtich on the ac when I use the car but still it is happening when I park the car.

may I know the reason why it is happening, please help me.


Thanks & Regars,
Shiva

[toyomoho]

Check the fluid, is it water or coolant. You should be able to tell by the feel, coolant is slippery and has an oder.

A/C condensation would drain out under the car via a tube. This area being at the firewall, passengers side.

Check the coolant overflow tank to determine if the level is dropping over time. This would indicate a coolant leak. Using a flashlight, look down between the radiator and engine at the top of a plastic shield for signs of coolant.

[shiva_rapolu]

thank you for quick reply

if it is coolant leak then how much it's going to cost to fix that. I am scared of it.

[ASG14]

$15-$1500

[csaxon]

Does the fluid have a color? Is it leaking in the front of the car near the radiator or the side where the pulleys and belts are? Does it drip constantly or does it stop?

[csaxon]

Contact the place where you bought it from and see if they can diagnose and fix the problem.

[Strum]

toyomoho and csaxon asked some good questions that would help give you some advice. Is it a constant stream of fluid (not knowing if it is actually water) and does it stop shortly after turning off the car? If you start the car and leave it in park, will it start to leak while running (let it run for about 10 minutes to determine this). If not, how long does it take after turning it off before it begins to leak.

Once you turn it off take a real good look to see if you can determine where the leak is coming from. Start where the fluid hits the ground and work your way up.
Where it hits the ground may be a foot or two front/back or side to side from where the leak actually begins if it is running across a hose or something before actually dripping to the ground.

Ok, I can't resist - does your car have a rear engine too? Sorry, I'm an admitted smart a$$ at times.