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Is this a coolant leak?

Hi all, just wondering if any of you have seen this. I don't even know what to call the area, but if you're facing the front of the car and looking at the engine, it is on the right side, under where the oil cap is. Is this the valve cover area?



Other side seems cleaner



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Did you taste it?

(no it’s not a coolant leak)
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Did you taste it?

(no it’s not a coolant leak)
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No I did not. Is that safe? What should it taste like?
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No I did not. Is that safe? What should it taste like?
It tastes sweet and it kills cats. You decide.
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No I did not. Is that safe? What should it taste like?
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It tastes sweet and it kills cats. You decide.
Dont listen to him. You’re not a cat. It tastes like cotton candy.
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Could be a small hole in your radiator or a hose. How's your coolant level?
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Coolant dries to a similar colour. Wipe it off and see if it returns.
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Looks like baby batter
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Originally Posted by BLKROKT
Dont listen to him. You’re not a cat. It tastes like cotton candy.
Awesome reply.

OP - it is much more likely to be just some water droplets that got past the radiator (especially considering that it is on both sides of the engine). Driving on the highway in relatively heavy rain or slush or taking your car through a car wash are much more likely culprits.

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