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G.I.Choe · 01-27-2014, 02:40 AM

At about noon today, I drove out of a parking lot, but didn't notice that the aisle I was leaving didn't actually lead to an entrance. I drove off the curb and onto the street. Made a loud ass THUNK as my front wheels suddenly dropped about six inches right onto the street.

I immediately got out, but didn't notice any leaks right away. It was kinda hard to tell because of the rain, but I didn't notice anything dripping from under it.

I drove 10 miles, and it felt completely normal. Shifting, braking and acceleration were normal. Parked at my girlfriend's house, and checked again. Nothing.

Six hours after that, it was dark, so I couldn't check before leaving for home. Drove another 10 miles home with the AC on, parked it in my well lit garage, and decided to check again.

I DID notice a slow dripping this time. I apologize for the crappy pic, I don't have lifts or anything. In the oval, you can see where the liquid ran along the plastic transmission guard. I'd say it's at the rate of one drop every five seconds.

I let it collect in my hand, and the liquid is COMPLETELY cold, and feels and smells like water. Not oily whatsoever, no color, completely cold. I'm REALLY hoping it's just the cold air condensing on the hot exhaust pipes, but Im not a mechanic, I have no idea. Can anyone identify what it is? I'm kinda freaking out...

mav1178 · 01-27-2014, 03:34 AM

Considering the humidity earlier today (enough to cause a drizzle), AC + parking car immediately would result in condensation and water dripping from AC condensor.

Word of advice: next time before you park the car, turn off AC but keep fan running on a higher setting. Not only does this remove the moisture buildup, but also prevents a foul odor in the cabin.

-alex

G.I.Choe · 01-27-2014, 03:50 AM

Whew, okay, got it.

I'm guessing the fact that the liquid was completely cold and not oily right after driving it for ten miles means it was condensation? No chance of it being like an exhaust leak or anything like that?

Luis_GT · 01-27-2014, 08:16 AM

cold, felt like water, A/C on, coming from the drain hole... yep, definitely condensation.

01-27-2014, 02:40 AM	#1
G.I.Choe Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Drives: 2013 Scion FRS Argento Location: Mountain View, CA Posts: 79 Thanks: 28 Thanked 41 Times in 17 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Please help identify this leak... At about noon today, I drove out of a parking lot, but didn't notice that the aisle I was leaving didn't actually lead to an entrance. I drove off the curb and onto the street. Made a loud ass THUNK as my front wheels suddenly dropped about six inches right onto the street. I immediately got out, but didn't notice any leaks right away. It was kinda hard to tell because of the rain, but I didn't notice anything dripping from under it. I drove 10 miles, and it felt completely normal. Shifting, braking and acceleration were normal. Parked at my girlfriend's house, and checked again. Nothing. Six hours after that, it was dark, so I couldn't check before leaving for home. Drove another 10 miles home with the AC on, parked it in my well lit garage, and decided to check again. I DID notice a slow dripping this time. I apologize for the crappy pic, I don't have lifts or anything. In the oval, you can see where the liquid ran along the plastic transmission guard. I'd say it's at the rate of one drop every five seconds. I let it collect in my hand, and the liquid is COMPLETELY cold, and feels and smells like water. Not oily whatsoever, no color, completely cold. I'm REALLY hoping it's just the cold air condensing on the hot exhaust pipes, but Im not a mechanic, I have no idea. Can anyone identify what it is? I'm kinda freaking out... Attached Images

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01-27-2014, 03:34 AM	#2
mav1178 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Drives: 2005 Toyota Camry Location: 91745 Posts: 6,562 Thanks: 493 Thanked 6,099 Times in 3,030 Posts Mentioned: 95 Post(s) Tagged: 3 Thread(s)	Considering the humidity earlier today (enough to cause a drizzle), AC + parking car immediately would result in condensation and water dripping from AC condensor. Word of advice: next time before you park the car, turn off AC but keep fan running on a higher setting. Not only does this remove the moisture buildup, but also prevents a foul odor in the cabin. -alex

01-27-2014, 03:50 AM	#3
G.I.Choe Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Drives: 2013 Scion FRS Argento Location: Mountain View, CA Posts: 79 Thanks: 28 Thanked 41 Times in 17 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Whew, okay, got it. I'm guessing the fact that the liquid was completely cold and not oily right after driving it for ten miles means it was condensation? No chance of it being like an exhaust leak or anything like that?

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Luis_GT Banned Join Date: Jul 2012 Drives: 2002 BMW 530i, 10 Series FR-S Location: Puerto Rico Posts: 3,404 Thanks: 3,416 Thanked 3,334 Times in 1,754 Posts Mentioned: 60 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	cold, felt like water, A/C on, coming from the drain hole... yep, definitely condensation.

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