Vauxhall Corsa 1.0 Litre...fluid leak?

Hi there everyone.





Complete amateur in this are, so you help would be appreciated very much.





I have a 2000 registered 1.0 L 12v Corsa. It has done around 85,000 miles.





Over the last day or two, I have noticed a small patch of fluid (4cm diameter approximately) on the road underneath it.





The patch is in line with the driver side front wheel, and about 10 - 12cm in.





Could someone please point me in the direction of what it might be, please. How would I distinguish if it was hydraulic, oil, etc?





One point that may be of note is that the front anti-roll bar is covered in it - nothing else under the bonnet is. It seems to be dripping from a joint on the bar.





I would really appreciate any help.





Thank you





Brenton|||Great tip above, place something underneath and try to determine whether or not it's water, oil or brake fluid.





Having worked on these for years, first thing I'd check is the oil pressure sensor. Lift the bonnet, look at the engine and to the left. Near the top and screwed into the cylinder head is the oil pressure switch. They are notorious for leaking and, if so, you will see oil residue where the single wire plugs into it. Change it if necessary.





If the liquid is coolant, there's a fair chance the water pump is leaking.





Keep an eye on all fluid levels until you have it sorted.|||the fluid is brake fluid. so the brake cylinder or brake lines supplying the cylinder need checking. take it to a garage, it's quite a quick job. hydraulic oil and engine oil is very similar so it isn't easy to distinguish but the location just inside the wheel, above the anti roll bar gives it away . ..|||First, check all levels, ok? place clean paper or card under car at point of leak, check it next morning, feel it, smell it, is it pink? could be antifreeze, is it clear/greasy, brake fluid? could even be engine oil..


determine what it is then work back to source.. patience...