"functionoverfashion" (functionoverfashion)
02/11/2018 at 19:58 • Filed to: None
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"functionoverfashion" (functionoverfashion)
02/11/2018 at 19:58 • Filed to: None | 3
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It’s not pee. It appears under my car in the winter because I can see it in the snow. No, it doesn’t smell like gas, and if I were leaking coolant at that rate I’d have had an issue long ago.
So wtf is the geeenish yellow under the car ?
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UPDATE: Well, the internet is an amazing place, Oppo in particular I must say. See Wacko’s response in the comments for a link to a full explanation. But basically there’s a chemical reaction that occurs between the exhaust, heat shields, and salt-laden snow that creates this yellowish color.
I have been wondering this FOR YEARS and I will sleep better tonight. However, having never noticed any fluid level changes, I never really lost sleep over it, but this is so satisfying nonetheless. Cheers!
Brickman
> functionoverfashion
02/10/2018 at 23:07 |
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Would it be refrigerant dye?
JawzX2, Boost Addict. 1.6t, 2.7tt, 4.2t
> functionoverfashion
02/10/2018 at 23:10 |
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melt-water, stained with rust or road salt/dirt?
sn4cktimes
> functionoverfashion
02/10/2018 at 23:11 |
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Windshield washer fluid? Maybe from missing a bit when you fill it.
RPM esq.
> functionoverfashion
02/10/2018 at 23:17 |
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I mean, if your windshield washer fluid isn’t greenish, it’s probably coolant. There are a finite number and color of fluids that exist in a car and yours probably doesn’t have a blinker fluid tank you never knew about.
The only novel theory I can come up with is meltwater dripping off the undercarriage and taking some colorful soap or wax with it.
sony1492
> functionoverfashion
02/10/2018 at 23:17 |
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I’d imagine it’s rusty water dripping off the bottom of the car.
If only EssExTee could be so grossly incandescent
> functionoverfashion
02/10/2018 at 23:25 |
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Gear oil is that color.
pip bip - choose Corrour
> functionoverfashion
02/10/2018 at 23:28 |
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Cat stuck under the car taking a leak?
s/
No idea honestly
LOREM IPSUM
> functionoverfashion
02/11/2018 at 00:12 |
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Pentosin CHF 11S
Wacko
> functionoverfashion
02/11/2018 at 00:47 |
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Dogsatemypants
> functionoverfashion
02/11/2018 at 01:07 |
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The gremlins releiving themselves. Set glue traps, and your electrical issues may clear up.
V8VespaStoppie
> functionoverfashion
02/11/2018 at 04:49 |
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Was about to post the same....
gmporschenut also a fan of hondas
> functionoverfashion
02/11/2018 at 12:47 |
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brake fluid?
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functionoverfashion
> sony1492
02/11/2018 at 19:48 |
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I’m starting to wonder this. Like, it’s from the dead middle of the car laterally, but somewhat toward the front.
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functionoverfashion
> If only EssExTee could be so grossly incandescent
02/11/2018 at 19:49 |
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You may be right, but if it’s gear oil, I’d have had to top something off by now. Other than changing the oil of the t-case, I’ve never added any fluids to any diffs or the (manual) transmission.
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functionoverfashion
> Wacko
02/11/2018 at 19:51 |
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WE HAVE A WINNER. This is awesome. Thank you.
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functionoverfashion
> Dogsatemypants
02/11/2018 at 20:00 |
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How did you know I drove a 15 year old BMW?
But seriously, someone posted the actual answer and it’s so satisfying... check it out
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Wacko
> functionoverfashion
02/11/2018 at 20:02 |
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Power of the internet
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sony1492
> functionoverfashion
02/11/2018 at 21:11 |
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Exhaust maybe?
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functionoverfashion
> Wacko
02/11/2018 at 21:30 |
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Seriously, this is awesome
OPPOsaurus WRX
> functionoverfashion
02/11/2018 at 21:56 |
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this is awesome. I had the same thing happen. to make it worse, a few days before, the guy in front of me on the highway lost a box of crap. I had nowhere to go and probably would have been rear ended if i slammed on the brakes so i ran it over. I see that stuff in the snow and freaked out it was gas. I took a picture but it never showed up again. so i just figured it was something else.
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functionoverfashion
> OPPOsaurus WRX
02/11/2018 at 22:16 |
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YES exactly. I drive *a bit* like a hooligan in the winter, in my E46. So I’ve seen this before and kinda worried, but I also take good care of my cars, and I knew it wasn’t leaking any fluids... so I was highly confused and conflicted when I’d seen this in the past. I finally decided to ask the interwebz and there you go. An answer! I am so satisfied.
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Dogsatemypants
> functionoverfashion
02/12/2018 at 00:11 |
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I dunno, set out a trap. If you do catch one, do not feed it after midnight or inject with spider genes.