Overheating and leaking brown fluid 92 celica GT

[rdjc1031]

Hi guys im new to the forums, i was googling my cars problems and it led me here. I have a 1992 celica GT 2.2l A/T. I was on my way home today from college and my car started to overheat right before i made it home. It was steaming a bit and the temp gauge was tacked out. when i pulled into my apartment i noticed a light brown colored liquid in my parking spot, and alot of it. I saw this same liquid at my college campus and assumed it was a coffee someone spilled near my car, but now i know it came from my car. I havent had a chance to check my houses yet as i just got home and my cars still really hot. I know its not power steering fluid b/c thats been empty all week b/c my reservoir leaks. I'd greatly appreciate any insight or advice you all have on my situation as to why my car is overheating and what liquid is coming from it. Oh also the liquid seems to be coming from the right front portion of the car.

Thanks,
-Ronny

[Bitter]

does it smell sweet?

[rdjc1031]

Originally Posted by Bitter

does it smell sweet?

i dont know about sweet, it smells kinda burnt and bitter

[Bitter]

Sounds like it used to be coolant, is not burnt badly probably from overheating badly. Good chance engine is toasted if that is infact coolant.

[rdjc1031]

Originally Posted by Bitter

Sounds like it used to be coolant, is not burnt badly probably from overheating badly. Good chance engine is toasted if that is infact coolant.

it was coolant bottom of my radiator was fucked up, got some stopleak and everything looks okay and the motor is still intact

[Bitter]

for now...