Rust/corrosion or coolant/antifreeze

HEATHER GRAY

MEMBER
2015 HONDA CIVIC
3 CYL
4WD
AUTOMATIC
59,200 MILES

All four floorboards are wet and when I pressed my hand to the carpet to feel how wet, now my hands are stained orange. Could it be rust/corrosion or coolant/antifreeze? I just purchased this car last night. It has been raining in our area for several days, including last night and today. I took all the floor mats out to see if the carpet would dry, but they haven’t. I did not realize the issue until I got the car home. I brought it back to the dealership today. They have it in their service department now.

Saturday, December 15th, 2018 AT 12:56 PM

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JACOBANDNICKOLAS

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Hi and thanks for using 2CarPros. Com.

If it was coolant, it would feel slippery and have a sweet smell to it. Also, coolant won't evaporate where as water will.

Since there is so much, I have a feeling it is water and the orange could be rust or dirt. The best thing to do is to remove the mats and using a wet/dry vac, suck as much of the water as possible from the carpet, and then allow it to dry, which can take a couple days.

Let me know if you have other questions.

Joe

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Saturday, December 15th, 2018 AT 7:14 PM