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1989 240 Water Leak

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stephrivaz89
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Year and Model: 240 1989
Location: Puerto Rico

1989 240 Water Leak

Post by stephrivaz89 »

Today some guy hit the front of my car with his pickup truck while going to fast in reverse (he did a hit and run :oops: so I never got his info). The car ran fine but when I parked at work I the noticed that my grill was broken and one of the front lights was loose. After that I also noticed that a weird yellow liquid was spilling from the car. (I bought this car a few days ago and had some minor repairs done so the car was in great conditions). Although the exowner used water and apparently it is the yellow colored liquid because it rusts (or so someone told me). I know nothing of volvos or cars in general this is my first car, is there anything i should look for and is it safe to move my car? It turns on normally and the a/c is working as well.

Stephanie

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Post by rgk »

This may be water with a bit of discoloration, but it may also be yellow coolant. Coolant usually comes in green or yellow. Either way, a leak from the cooling system is never a good thing, no matter how small. Have the leak tracked at a reputable shop.
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