I have an automatic transmission 2014 Honda Civic LX with 243000 miles. I noticed a liquid drop from the underside of the car on the front center. It was clear. I have not used the car for 18 hours. Could this still be condensation? We had condensation on the car from moisture this morning, but the outside of the car appears dry. Thanks.
If it's clear it's 99% likely condensation. The outside of the car was cold enough for water vapor to condense, and so was the engine and transmission. Every other car fluid has some color - which makes it easier to determine what's leaking. If you want to research this more, throw some cardboard under that part of the car to see how much/how often this is happening.
If it's not condensation it's one of these -
coolant
oil
power steering fluid
brake fluid
transmission fluid
fuel
With 243K miles, I'll bet it's at least one of the above.
It was a clear color and thin, not a thick liquid. Coolant is pink or blue, steering fluid is yellow, transmission fluid is amber or brown, oil is brown or black, brake fluid is yellow, and no fuel smell. I put a piece of cardboard under the car to check further.
well, we're coming into autumn and temperatures can swing wildly. My truck sits outside and hasn't been used in a few days and there's all sorts of condensation all over it every day. it's likely just condensation.
Are you low on anything? If not then don't worry about it.
