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YOUR RESEARCHAfter trip from Las Vegas to San Francisco.
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Check leaked fluid texture
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The first thing is to check the leaked fluid texture to identify it as water-base or coolant.
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Any smell or greasy feel to the water?
If it was coolant, I'd expect it to smell sweet, and maybe feel a little more slick than water.
Any change in coolant level in the tank?
If non of the above - I'd go with condensation from AC, although your location decription sounds odd......
I am with Chris (cdodkin) with his diagnostic scheme. The first thing is to check the leaked fluid texture to identify it as water-base or coolant. Just few days ago my '00 C2 Cab leaked fluid behind the driver rear wheel. I was able to identify it as coolant as the texture was slightly more viscous than water. Yesterday the dealer confirmed that it was indeed the dread coolant expansion tank. The experts on this forum immediately identified my problem, thanks Riad, Chris et Al, very impressive :-) Also this morning, my wife's BMW 325i leaked some fluid and again I was able to identify it as water, and turned out it came from the loose connection between the washer tank and pump. It also helped to know the fluid leaked location wrt the car. Good luck with your car!
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