I ran over a small cement block in a parking lot, could there be possible internal damage?

Question

There was no external damages, but when I went over it, I believe something underneath the car hit it the block. after driving it around, I noticed that some fluid was leaking, but only in drops. I don't know if it was like this before i hit the block. I have no background in mechanics so I don't know what's up. Also I drive a 350Z so the car is very low. None of the warning lights turn on in the car so Im assuming i got lucky?

Answer 1

If you're leaking, then something's been damaged. Without seeing the car, my first guess would be that the oil pan got damaged and that's what's leaking. Have a mechanic take a look and go from there.

Answer 2

If it was me, I would try and get someone to look at the car just to make sure...you never can tell...ya know?
It would be cheaper if you found someone kend to you or etc to do it for cheap or even free..... if not you will prob be stuck with taking it to a car dealership...if it were me, I would take it to small dealership..or a repair shop, as they are always cheaper than taking it to a big dealership!!!
Whatever you do though, good luck, and I hope you get your problem straightened out! I too have hit stuff and I have an Eclipse that is pretty low too, so I know the feeling...Good luck...

Ps.I love 350z's they are cool:-)

Answer 3

the color and position of the drip pattern should help the mechanic find any problems before you end up on a steep hill with no brakes.

put newspapers under the car when you park it tonight

in the morning the places that are dripping should have dropped their fluids on the paper

use your digital camera or phone to take a pix or two of the papers

take the photos to your mechanic

Answer 4

Have it checked out A.S.A.P.! Ask someone you trust about a reliable mechanic or repair shop.