What to Do When a Car's Underbody is Scraped and Leaking Water?

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DiAshlyn
07/29/25 1:49pm
When this situation occurs, car owners need to check which part of the underbody is leaking water and then go to a 4S shop to repair the leaking part. The details are as follows: Determine Whether It's Water or Oil Leakage: When there is liquid leakage from the underbody, it is crucial to identify whether it is water or oil. Most family cars or SUVs are front-engine, front-wheel-drive vehicles, with components such as the engine oil pan and transmission oil pan located in the front half of the underbody. If the engine oil pan or transmission oil pan is damaged, it will result in oil leakage from the underbody. Avoid Damaging the Pipes: There are many pipes on the car's underbody, and if these pipes are damaged, oil leakage can also occur. Some rear-wheel-drive cars with longitudinally mounted engines have their engines and transmissions arranged longitudinally. The transmission oil pan of such cars is usually located in the middle of the body, so care must be taken while driving to avoid damaging the transmission oil pan.
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