Water drip normal? - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

Sam86 · 05-25-2020, 02:24 AM

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

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

Silviacrazed · 05-25-2020, 03:31 AM

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

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bcj · 05-25-2020, 12:00 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, 12:04 AM

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

NWFRS · 05-26-2020, 12:42 AM

Uh Oh.

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

Sam86 · 05-26-2020, 01:11 AM

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Originally Posted by NWFRS

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, 01:13 AM

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Originally Posted by NWFRS

Uh Oh.

Tcoat · 05-26-2020, 12:28 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, 03:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Sam86

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, 05:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Tcoat

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, 05:39 PM

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Originally Posted by soundman98

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, 05:41 PM

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Originally Posted by AKITA

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, 05:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Ultramaroon

Humfrz?!

Ultramaroon · 05-26-2020, 06:05 PM

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Originally Posted by DarkPira7e

Humfrz?!

Just filling in while he naps.

05-25-2020, 02:24 AM	#1
Sam86 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2020 Drives: Toyota 86 GTS Location: VIC Posts: 376 Thanks: 108 Thanked 100 Times in 64 Posts Mentioned: 8 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	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 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 Last edited by Sam86; 05-25-2020 at 02:38 AM.

05-26-2020, 12:42 AM	#5
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05-26-2020, 12:28 PM	#8
Tcoat Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Drives: 2020 Hakone Location: London, Ont Posts: 69,845 Thanks: 61,656 Thanked 108,283 Times in 46,456 Posts Mentioned: 2495 Post(s) Tagged: 50 Thread(s)	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. __________________ Racecar spelled backwards is Racecar, because Racecar.

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