Found milky white substance under car

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  1. Jerry7776

    Jerry7776 New Member

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    I noticed some milky white substance under the front passenger side of the car. I cannot say exactly from where because I noticed it after my daughter left for the store. The substance was odorless and maybe soapy feeling but it did not feel oily. Have not seen it before or since.
    Checked the oil, under cap and dipstick- everything was normal. Coolant level is where it should be. Car does appear to run as it should.
    I checked under the car but did not see anything unusual.

    I read that there can be gasket issues, and other problems.

    With this issue not repeating itself should I take it in to get checked out or wait to see if it happens again?
    Anyone have any ideas what it could be?
     
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    it probably wasn't from the car, what year is it?
     
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    The condensation drain for the air conditioner is a bit inboard from where the front right tire sits.

    Normally that only drops pure water, but if there were something already on the ground with which it could mix, you might result in a different compound.

    I'd wait for a repeat before doing anything.
     
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    Thank you for the reply.

    2016 Prius.

    It still has not done it again.