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Old 04-24-2013, 05:38 AM
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Hello,

I am in process of buying a used civic and when i popped open the hood i noticed white spots on the engine. I cannot tell if its coolant or salt stains. Can someone please help me!!!
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Old 04-24-2013, 09:05 AM
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Clean it off and see if it comes back? Spring time now, so I cant imagine salt being the roads much.

Is your coolant low?
 
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Old 04-24-2013, 11:12 AM
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thanks, no coolant level seems fine. but the way its spread out maybe there was a minor leak from the previous owner. can you tell what it is by the pic?

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Old 04-24-2013, 01:27 PM
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I would guess only salt. If there was a coolant leak, there would be build up over time, too.
 
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