Need Help: oil leak

murasame2006 · Post by **murasame2006** » Sat Jul 18, 2009 2:27 am

Hey guys, just had an accident where I ran into the car in the front. I managed to drive it home but noticed oil leaking out from the front directly underneath the right headlight. also can smell some sort of coolent or refrigerant leaking. anyone have any idea what might be near the right headlight with that can leak oil...the hood is bent so i couldnt open it. I was thinking if its still safe to drive to mechanic...

Post by **vipfto** » Sat Jul 18, 2009 8:43 am

ok well you may have bent radiator or made hose come off enough to create water leak

as for oil are you sure its oil? near F/R light is powersteering pump (liquid will be more of a reddish colour and more viscous than engine oil)

if still unsure then degrease the motor until clean and then run to normal temp so you can easily trace leak. But i think first stop may be panel shop for you