Fluid leaking help identifying.

[Cole Duncan]

I’m in Oklahoma, it’s been in the negatives lately. I let my truck sit outside but would start it every day for 30-hour. I actually got out and drove it today, and noticed this fluid under the truck. I don’t know if it was before or after I drove it. After I drove it, the fluid was almost directly under the radiator. Let me know if you know what it is and thank you!

 

[MagnumTyler]

I’m in Oklahoma, it’s been in the negatives lately. I let my truck sit outside but would start it every day for 30-hour. I actually got out and drove it today, and noticed this fluid under the truck. I don’t know if it was before or after I drove it. After I drove it, the fluid was almost directly under the radiator. Let me know if you know what it is and thank you!

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It’s coolant.


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[yoda]

windshield washer fluid?

 

[Brian2081]

I am a aircraft tech, the hydraulic fluid used in most planes is "PURPLE". If I didn't know any better I would swear that is SkyDrol, never seen purple coolant. not a wasted day, learned something new today.

 

[Lee955i]

I'm ashamed to admit that I don't even know what type of coolant is in my Ram, But, my '13, 5.7 Challenger uses the OAT coolant...which is purple. They kinda switched back and forth between the OAT and orange HOAT in those years. Could be it.

 

[SitKneelBend]

Looks like coolant. The newer stuff is purple.

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[MoparBrent]

I am a aircraft tech, the hydraulic fluid used in most planes is "PURPLE". If I didn't know any better I would swear that is SkyDrol, never seen purple coolant. not a wasted day, learned something new today.

Fellow aircraft mechanic here. Can definitely confirm new Skydrol Gotta love the burn

 

[Brian2081]

hey Brent, lets snow in pic so not Ontario Cal. so that would put you across the river from me. lol DTW here. the burn only in sensitive area's ooooohhhh the pain.

 

[jetmech87]

If the Skydrol on the ground is still purple, either you spilled it or you got a badass leak!!

 

[crash68]

The Mopar OAT coolant is purple but it's usually that color purple when brand new or warm. It's well know the coolant goes from purple to a rose-orange color over time when in use.
I'd keep an eye on the coolant level. As for a potential leak, weird things can happen in extreme cold temperatures.

 

[MoparBrent]

hey Brent, lets snow in pic so not Ontario Cal. so that would put you across the river from me. lol DTW here. the burn only in sensitive area's ooooohhhh the pain.

Yea Sault Ste Marie Ontario here.

 

[BLUEDERANGO]

They had water pump issues with the 2011-2015 year 5.7s.. No weep hole.. Pressure check the system and more than likely you will find the leak at the front of the engine. But, Its very hard to see with all the shrouding...

 

[JimGS]

coolant for sure