Orange or pinky coloured liquid

[MiXeR]

Orange or pinky coloured liquid leaking from the drivers side just below headlight just noticed it this morning must be to do with the freezing weather any ideas what it is?

[MiXeR]

Should have said its a 99 406 TD.

[steve_earwig]

Power steering fluid reservoir leaking? (check for ATF running under ECU box)

[legoless]

Or perhaps antifreeze from the overflow on the expansion tank ( have you had it topped up recently? )

[MiXeR]

I have not topped it up recently and was out a drive and everything is working as it should but will get the mechanic to have a look and see if he can see a leak anywhere.

[steve_earwig]

Check it - if you run out the first thing you'll notice is a whirring noise, then your steering will get jerky. The next stop is the breakers 'cos the pump's gone.

[mjb]

My PAS pipe leak just sprays gunk everywhere... Orange/pink is much more likely to be coolant due to a leaking radiator

[steve_earwig]

Or a dead cat under the wheelarch...

[teamster1975]

Sounds like a coolant leak! Check around the bottom hose for residue & the expansion tank.

[MiXeR]

Just been talking to the mechanic, he reckons (without seeing it) that it is power steering fluid he is to take a look at it at the start of the week. Will let you know the outcome.