Water drip normal?
 

Just been out driving for a few hours and noticed when I got home a leak under my car. I had the AC on the whole time but can't remember noticing any leaks under the car before (that being said I don't exactly check that often).

Anyway I can't tell if it's just condensation or an actual leak. There is a hole I think? where the leak is coming from but I can't tell whether that's an actual hole caused by something or if it was there before because it's more of a circular indentation into the lower part of the car that looks man-made rather than a rock or something hitting it, creating a hole.

Pretty sure it's water, clear and doesn't smell. Do I need to be concerned? Should I just plug the 'indentation' myself with some kind of glue?

Also when I say leak it's more like a singular drop every few seconds or so, not a continuous stream.

Added the blurry image because I noticed the water built up around that part as well

EDIT
- Been home for about 15-20 minutes now and it's still dripping but barely, like a singular drop every 30 seconds or so

https://i.imgur.com/n0XKfAa.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/Rev54Ao.jpg

EDIT

Found another indentation like it on the opposite side of the car in a different spot so i was right about them being man made but now confused as to why they're there and if I still should be concerned about the drip. This one isn't showing any signs of a leak
https://i.imgur.com/EUZH4da.png

A/C systems always drip. It's perfectly normal.

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It's condensation from the A/C coil under the dash.
If it wasn't vented under the car, it would be dripping on your passengers feet.

When hot moist air goes over the cold coil, the water falls out the bottom.
Most kitchen fridges have a drip tray under them to water the dust bunnies.

Here's another "it's normal" if you needed one. :thumbsup:

Uh Oh.

Does your engine sound smooth? Or does it kind of make a ticking noise?

Had no issues with performance or any weird sounds. I mean I suppose it makes a ticking noise once I turn off the car but that's temporary and just assumed it was the engine cooling down as I don't hear it when driving or if the car is idling

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LOL
Ignores the three proper answers and homes right in on the troll response.


It is fine as long as it isn't combing out the tail pipes.

Your car is probably fine.. more than likely it's AC condensation drip.. touch it, smell it.. smell petroleum based? IF not, 99% sure that's what it is.. the pinging sound is usually the different metals.. cooling down at different rates from what I've gathered.. perfectly normal.

if there's any comb's involved, you're in serious trouble. though i'm not sure to recommend a barber or a mechanic.

What if it is glycol or silicone based?

The pinging sound is the specifically the exhaust cooling and contracting. It happens on every car ever made and was only a troll post by NW.

Humfrz?!

Just filling in while he naps.

Even then, it's also fine. Water vapor is part of the exhaust.

SHHHHHH

Don't ruin it

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(But I was serious, water condenses in the exhaust pipe...)

Well no shit!

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Mine is Old Spice based. I'm old school.

Ummm.....

DUH

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What does a "Condenser" do? What is "Condensation?"

It's when someone talks to you like you're stupid.

welcome to the forum Sam!

as you can see, after the first 10 posts in any thread, the original subject becomes a guideline for variations of twisted humor.

enjoy the chaos!

Condensation is the phase change of a substance from vapor to liquid. A condenser, in this context, is the part of the air conditioning system that pulls heat out of the refrigerant to "condense" it. It's the big radiator in front of the other radiator.


The evaporator is the little one inside the cabin that gets cold when the refrigerant evaporates. Ever use canned "air?" It's similar to AC refrigerant. Notice how the can gets cold after it has been used? Evaporation.


But the evaporator gets cold and, like a glass of ice water, condenses water vapor out of air.

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Googled. Learned.


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Profound!

"Answering 'Jeopardy' Question" was the correct answer, but you're awarded bonus style points!

Shit! The joke went over ME! :suicide:


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Nahh... It's normal. xD

Yea, ignore the 'Thanks' I gave each of them prior as my acknowledgement and forgive the fact that someone asking for a technical answer probably won't be able to distinguish a "troll response".

No worries m8

I've had a man crush on Maron since the very beginning.

Haha hey! It's been a while... I haven't browsed this forum for ages... And when I do, I buy myself a STI muffler... Oh gosh, I miss the good old days. Most have moved on but I'm glad to see you still here. :thumbsup:

Stop by more often! Just quit buying shit. ;)


Forum... Car... It's the simple pleasures for me. :cheers:

And I thought 'Drip' was supposed to be good. I think its replaced the term "Bling" since sunday school teachers and old white ladies adopted the phrase "Bling-bling" it's fallen out of favor with 'the kids'. Related to the term "Juice" often used in the 90's

https://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=Drip