Hit something under the car on awful road

Arnold · 10-29-2016, 12:59 PM

So I had to go to a wedding in the countryside, and didn't expect having to drive through a terrible cobblestone road, shaped like this ^. I was obviously very careful and drove super slow but at some point I hit something quite hard, I could "feel" it from the inside of the car.

I stopped, had a look and I can see a mark on the engine protection. Car is still driving well, it's been 1,5 days now. However, after it happened I saw something leak. It was definitely not oil though. I assumed it was just some water from an earlier puddle but I want to check with you guys if you think I should go get it checked anyway?

This is a pic from the under of a 350, but here's where it seemed to leak. It doesn't anymore.

Thanks!

SouthArk370Z · 10-29-2016, 01:40 PM

If whatever was leaking has evaporated, it's not oil, brake fluid, or antifreeze - most likely it was water. Might be coming from the A/C evaporator but that's not a problem. I'd check it every day or two for another week or so but wouldn't lose any sleep over it.

beemerkid · 10-29-2016, 06:04 PM

That area is right where the A/C drips off the condensed water, I woudnt worry about it. the only other thing over in that area with a liquid is the windscreen washer fluid reservoir but that's in front of the wheel.

Arnold · 10-30-2016, 07:03 AM

OK, not a bad news then, thanks for your information guys.

10-29-2016, 12:59 PM	#1 (permalink)
Arnold Base Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: London Posts: 89 Drives: '10 370Z Sport M6 Rep Power: 13	Hit something under the car on awful road So I had to go to a wedding in the countryside, and didn't expect having to drive through a terrible cobblestone road, shaped like this ^. I was obviously very careful and drove super slow but at some point I hit something quite hard, I could "feel" it from the inside of the car. I stopped, had a look and I can see a mark on the engine protection. Car is still driving well, it's been 1,5 days now. However, after it happened I saw something leak. It was definitely not oil though. I assumed it was just some water from an earlier puddle but I want to check with you guys if you think I should go get it checked anyway? This is a pic from the under of a 350, but here's where it seemed to leak. It doesn't anymore. Thanks!

10-29-2016, 01:40 PM	#2 (permalink)
SouthArk370Z Premium Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: South Arkansas Posts: 8,435 Drives: 2014 Challenger Rep Power: 324198	If whatever was leaking has evaporated, it's not oil, brake fluid, or antifreeze - most likely it was water. Might be coming from the A/C evaporator but that's not a problem. I'd check it every day or two for another week or so but wouldn't lose any sleep over it. __________________ Steering Lock Links - Search The370Z Bookmarklet - FSM @ NICOclub Mankind has progressed past the need for war but we haven't evolved that far. - NachoMahma

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10-29-2016, 06:04 PM	#3 (permalink)
beemerkid Base Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Santa Rosa California Posts: 67 Drives: '16 sport 6MT Rep Power: 10	That area is right where the A/C drips off the condensed water, I woudnt worry about it. the only other thing over in that area with a liquid is the windscreen washer fluid reservoir but that's in front of the wheel.

10-30-2016, 07:03 AM	#4 (permalink)
Arnold Base Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: London Posts: 89 Drives: '10 370Z Sport M6 Rep Power: 13	OK, not a bad news then, thanks for your information guys.