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Cloud 09-11-2007 07:12 PM

My car is crying . . .
 
okay, leaking. An odorless, colorless fluid (aka water, or something water-like) from under the engine.

Is it . . . leaking from the radiator? Not sure what else it might be. It's not overheating or anything.

lumberjim 09-11-2007 07:23 PM

how much of this fluid?

Cloud 09-11-2007 07:25 PM

A small puddle, perhaps half a cup. I saw it leaking, so I don't know if it continue to leak or what.

Undertoad 09-11-2007 07:36 PM

Air conditioning on before you noticed it?

Cloud 09-11-2007 07:48 PM

er, on? Yeah, I run the ac.

Undertoad 09-11-2007 07:51 PM

All air conditioning, including that on cars, produces condensation. In a car this condensation drips down constantly, but you only notice it once in a while.

Cloud 09-11-2007 07:53 PM

Well, that sounds benign.

It's not crying. It's sweating!

Weird Harold 09-11-2007 08:06 PM

The air conditioner also runs whenever you you use your defrost, even if it is blowing hot air. This keeps the compressor lubed during the winter.

smurfalicious 09-11-2007 08:24 PM

lubed


I agree - odorless, colorless - the a/c. Anything else would have some color/smell/viscosity to it.

Cloud 09-11-2007 08:37 PM

so . . . I don't have to get it checked out?

zippyt 09-11-2007 08:45 PM

sound like condensation from the AC to me ,

glatt 09-11-2007 10:32 PM

AC was my first thought too. Seems to be a consensus here.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cloud (Post 384368)
so . . . I don't have to get it checked out?

I'd ignore it if it was my car. This time.

Crimson Ghost 09-11-2007 10:40 PM

Get yourself some newspaper.
Lay it out on the driveway.
Park the car over it.
Let the car sit overnight.
If it is still leaking, it'll show on the paper.
It probably is condensation.
If you're still unsure, take the paper to a REPUTABLE mechanic who can tell you.
The reason I say "REPUTABLE" is that some would claim it's transmission fluid, claiming that you need a whole new transmission.
Or some such other thing.

HungLikeJesus 09-11-2007 11:53 PM

When was the last time you saw the cat?

Cloud 09-12-2007 12:23 AM

thanks, people! :heartpump I freak out about car stuff.

P.S. And the cats are fine! :)


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