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    Default Clear fluid leaking?

    Hey guys, got a weird one here. I had to hustle back home to pickup something so I was driving a little quicker than usual. Anyways, when I got back, I turned off the car and noticed that something was still running after I shut it off. I then realized later when I got home that there was a clear liquid leaking from the card. From looking underneath, it seemed to be down the centre, towards the middle part of the car (but a little further up towards the engine).

    So, I touched the liquid, it was clear and had no smell. I dabbed my hockey towel and same thing, clear and no smell. My first thought was something to do with the A/C, as I did have it turned on pretty high (3/4).

    Anyways, let me know what you guys think, cheers.

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    Default Re: Clear fluid leaking?

    probably just condensation from your ac running.
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    Default Re: Clear fluid leaking?

    Quote Originally Posted by hatthi View Post
    probably just condensation from your ac running.
    +1

    the noise after turning off your car is the fans. Stays on for about 5-10 seconds on hot days

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    Quote Originally Posted by Default User View Post
    +1

    the noise after turning off your car is the fans. Stays on for about 5-10 seconds on hot days
    +2 its the A/C its normal
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    Default Re: Clear fluid leaking?

    It's the A/C. Not to worry.

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    Default Re: Clear fluid leaking?

    thats condensation johnny, condensation.
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    Default Re: Clear fluid leaking?

    Did anyone say that it's your AC? It's normal. I'm bored, at home sick so I thought I'd +5 this thread.
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    Default Re: Clear fluid leaking?

    Hey Books, I've noticed this too. As you know, these days were melting and I always have my AC on, I noticed these liquids and like you, I drank it from the ground, and it's just water.

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    Default Re: Clear fluid leaking?

    Quote Originally Posted by Fuilna View Post
    I noticed these liquids and like you, I drank it from the ground, and it's just water.
    If you drink it and live, it's water... if you die, it's anti-freeze. I make it a rule not to drink fluids dripping from a vehicle, but I'm a crazy mofo.
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    Yea, I drank it in a minuscule quantity, after I tested the viscosity, color, and smell of the liquid. Even if it was antifreeze, the amount i drank cannot possibly kill

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