Fluid coming from front grill

kbrian · 03-29-2021, 11:19 AM

Hi all,

Every so often, I notice some clear fluid accumulated on my front grill below the Chevy logo on my ZLE. The viscosity is similar to water but it smells sour like grapefruit and is sticky. It seems to present itself after the car has been started after sitting for a few days. Any idea what this fluid could be?

Thanks all!

Royal Dutch · 03-29-2021, 11:52 AM

From the description it could possibly be antifreeze or intercooler fluid.

SoCal Smith · 03-29-2021, 12:02 PM

This might sound weird, but stay with me... are you sure you don't have any cats that are "spraying" on your car?

They normally pick a spot and keep "spraying" in the same area over and over again.

kbrian · 03-29-2021, 12:16 PM

The intercooler fluid is clear?

There are cats that are around my neighborhood, that's not a fun thought to think about haha

SoCal Smith · 03-29-2021, 11:36 PM

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Originally Posted by kbrian

The intercooler fluid is clear?

There are cats that are around my neighborhood, that's not a fun thought to think about haha

I am speaking from experience. I had to do some things in the garage, parked the outside for a few days and they "Sprayed on my tire and front lip" which were the only items that didn't fit under the car cover. Needless to say, I purchased a .50 BMG the next day... (joking, kind of

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Gunkk · 03-30-2021, 08:57 AM

Blinker fluid is leaking again.

A bit of Flex Tape on the headlights should take care of it.

7LitreC5 · 03-30-2021, 09:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kbrian

The intercooler fluid is clear?

There are cats that are around my neighborhood, that's not a fun thought to think about haha

The intercooler fluid is the same as coolant.

LiqTenExp · 03-30-2021, 09:15 AM

Intercooler from factory should be dexcool orange. If you have aftermarket TBD, I went green on my 2300 system so they could be told apart if there was a leak...

kbrian · 03-30-2021, 11:07 AM

Thanks all for the input. It's looking more and more like socal smith has the correct answer.... Gross haha

03-29-2021, 11:19 AM	#1
kbrian Drives: Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 1LE Join Date: Mar 2021 Location: CA Posts: 13	Fluid coming from front grill Hi all, Every so often, I notice some clear fluid accumulated on my front grill below the Chevy logo on my ZLE. The viscosity is similar to water but it smells sour like grapefruit and is sticky. It seems to present itself after the car has been started after sitting for a few days. Any idea what this fluid could be? Thanks all!

03-30-2021, 09:15 AM	#8
LiqTenExp Drives: 2017 ZL1 Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: NJ Posts: 905	Intercooler from factory should be dexcool orange. If you have aftermarket TBD, I went green on my 2300 system so they could be told apart if there was a leak... __________________ 2017 Camaro ZL1 Coupe M6 (847whp Dynojet on 93)

03-29-2021, 11:52 AM	#2
Royal Dutch Drives: 2021 Chevy ZL1 A10 Cpe Shadow Gray Join Date: Mar 2021 Location: New Jersey Posts: 32	From the description it could possibly be antifreeze or intercooler fluid.

03-29-2021, 12:02 PM	#3
SoCal Smith Drives: 2019 Camaro ZL1 1LE A10 Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: SoCal Posts: 313 View My Garage	This might sound weird, but stay with me... are you sure you don't have any cats that are "spraying" on your car? They normally pick a spot and keep "spraying" in the same area over and over again.

03-29-2021, 12:16 PM	#4
kbrian Drives: Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 1LE Join Date: Mar 2021 Location: CA Posts: 13	The intercooler fluid is clear? There are cats that are around my neighborhood, that's not a fun thought to think about haha

03-30-2021, 08:57 AM	#6
Gunkk Thank you Al Oppenheiser! Drives: Red Hot A10 ZL1 Convertible Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Sarasota, FL Posts: 4,975 View My Garage	Blinker fluid is leaking again. A bit of Flex Tape on the headlights should take care of it.

03-30-2021, 11:07 AM	#9
kbrian Drives: Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 1LE Join Date: Mar 2021 Location: CA Posts: 13	Thanks all for the input. It's looking more and more like socal smith has the correct answer.... Gross haha

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