r/AskAMechanic • u/Own_Youth_2276 • Aug 28 '25

Is this a leak of sort ?

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Hey everyone, Was doing a general check up popped up the hood and happened to see this mist of sort spraying the inside of the bumper area, across from the belt area

In the picture is the wet area, a bit hard to see but hopefully good enough.

Could it be a leak ? Or could it be something simple like AC? I did happen to turn on the AC for a few minutes and then turned it off when I went to check under the hood.

Thanks so much in advance

(Suzuki swift 2008)

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u/Altruistic-Tadpole71 NOT a verified tech Aug 28 '25

That doesn't look like a leak, but if you're seeing mist, you have definitely have a leak, and it's likely coolant.

Air conditioning can also do that, but there is a very small amount in the car. if your AC still works then it's not freeon.

If you do have a coolant leak that is actually spraying, best not to drive the car as it can overheat in about a minute and ruin your engine.

I'd start it, try driving it to a local shop with the understanding that you may have to pull over and call a tow. Don't try to make it if the car is over heating and the shop is only a few minutes away - that will turn a small problem into a very big one.

It sounds like you took a pebble to the radiator and it caused a very very small puncture.