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Sam86 05-25-2020 03:24 AM

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

Silviacrazed 05-25-2020 04:31 AM

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

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bcj 05-25-2020 01:00 PM

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.

Spuds 05-26-2020 01:04 AM

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

NWFRS 05-26-2020 01:42 AM

Uh Oh.

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

Sam86 05-26-2020 02:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NWFRS (Post 3334864)
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

Ultramaroon 05-26-2020 02:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NWFRS (Post 3334864)
Uh Oh.

:slap:

Tcoat 05-26-2020 01:28 PM

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.

AKITA 05-26-2020 04:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sam86 (Post 3334869)
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

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.

soundman98 05-26-2020 06:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tcoat (Post 3335010)
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.

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

Tcoat 05-26-2020 06:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by soundman98 (Post 3335106)
if there's any comb's involved, you're in serious trouble. though i'm not sure to recommend a barber or a mechanic.

https://www.dieseltruckresource.com/...untitled-1.jpg

Tcoat 05-26-2020 06:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AKITA (Post 3335051)
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.

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.

DarkPira7e 05-26-2020 06:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ultramaroon (Post 3334870)
:slap:

Humfrz?!

Ultramaroon 05-26-2020 07:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DarkPira7e (Post 3335131)
Humfrz?!

Just filling in while he naps.


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