Help: Clear Watery Liquid Leak

dainedazz · 08-19-2009, 08:37 AM

hey guys. i ran into an issue with my car just last night when i took it out of the garage.

so i start the engine, start the AC & took it out of the garage.
as i stepped out the car to close the garage door, (manual switch not electric) i noticed a wet spot about the size of a basketball on the concrete. it was located about a feet from the right front tire towards the center. i got scared and thought it was engine oil cuz i had bad experiences before with that causing me to buy a whole new block and head for my 93' sentra.

it had no odor. it was clear in color. it looks like straight up water.
at that point i had to leave cuz i had to go to work.

so today when i got out of work, i checked my oil and it was still good. during the drive home i was listening to the engine sound and it sounded normal to me. no weird sounds.
so i get home & i parked the car in garage again. (fyi: i use the A/C everytime i drive cuz its summer here) i look under the car and notice the leaking again.

i dont know if its from the A/C "condensing" or w/e?

please, any info will help.
i'll wait for your answers, thanks.

tooohip · 08-19-2009, 08:46 AM

Eh... A/C will do that... It happens on every car that uses A/C. Go to a drag strip with fun runs and you'll hear the announcer every 15 minutes or so getting on the idiots that run their A/C fouling up the starting gate with their A/C water.

AndyO · 08-19-2009, 08:53 AM

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Originally Posted by dainedazz

it had no odor. it was clear in color. it looks like straight up water.
at that point i had to leave cuz i had to go to work.

.

You might want to have your doctor check that out

awesomez · 08-19-2009, 09:30 AM

kannibul · 08-19-2009, 09:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dainedazz

hey guys. i ran into an issue with my car just last night when i took it out of the garage.

so i start the engine, start the AC & took it out of the garage.
as i stepped out the car to close the garage door, (manual switch not electric) i noticed a wet spot about the size of a basketball on the concrete. it was located about a feet from the right front tire towards the center. i got scared and thought it was engine oil cuz i had bad experiences before with that causing me to buy a whole new block and head for my 93' sentra.

it had no odor. it was clear in color. it looks like straight up water.
at that point i had to leave cuz i had to go to work.

so today when i got out of work, i checked my oil and it was still good. during the drive home i was listening to the engine sound and it sounded normal to me. no weird sounds.
so i get home & i parked the car in garage again. (fyi: i use the A/C everytime i drive cuz its summer here) i look under the car and notice the leaking again.

i dont know if its from the A/C "condensing" or w/e?

please, any info will help.
i'll wait for your answers, thanks.

Water collecting on the A/C - happens when the humidity is high enough - like when you have a cold beverage of your choice outside and it's "sweating"

Zeto · 08-19-2009, 11:33 AM

Yea bro your fine it's just your AC

6MT · 08-19-2009, 11:55 AM

That's condensation from the A/C condenser core. It's very cold and condensation accumulates on it just like a cold glass of water. And when there's enough on it, it runs off and falls to the ground. Perfectly normal.

FricFrac · 08-19-2009, 12:04 PM

Had the same issue with my car the first day. I figured it was water but didn't know where it came from. Its a fair amount and yes it is likely from the A/C. You're good!

dainedazz · 08-19-2009, 12:28 PM

pheww! i had a feeling it was the A/C, just had to hear it from other people.
thanks a lot guys!
that sh*t got me scared for a minute.
idk about you guys but whenever theres something i feel thats wrong or "not right" with my car, i cant sleep or sit still.

thanks again

Smallywood · 08-19-2009, 12:42 PM

Maybe it's the snow melting off of it...

dainedazz · 08-19-2009, 12:52 PM

^^ lol i should change my pic now. that pic was from the day i bought her. January 20th, 2009 to be exact

dainedazz · 08-19-2009, 12:55 PM

done ^^

Smallywood · 08-19-2009, 12:55 PM

Yeah, I know all about snow though after living in NH for almost 3 years. I don't miss it at all...

dainedazz · 08-19-2009, 01:34 PM

yea i lived in NY most of my life. i'm basically done with snow & cold weather.
spent a year and a half in philippines & loved it. i wanna move out to cali when im stable.

Modshack · 08-19-2009, 02:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dainedazz

pheww! i had a feeling it was the A/C, just had to hear it from other people.
thanks a lot guys!
that sh*t got me scared for a minute.
idk about you guys but whenever theres something i feel thats wrong or "not right" with my car, i cant sleep or sit still.

First car?

08-19-2009, 08:37 AM	#1 (permalink)
dainedazz A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: NY, NJ, Philippines Posts: 1,325 Drives: 09' SR 6MT Z34 Rep Power: 293	Help: Clear Watery Liquid Leak hey guys. i ran into an issue with my car just last night when i took it out of the garage. so i start the engine, start the AC & took it out of the garage. as i stepped out the car to close the garage door, (manual switch not electric) i noticed a wet spot about the size of a basketball on the concrete. it was located about a feet from the right front tire towards the center. i got scared and thought it was engine oil cuz i had bad experiences before with that causing me to buy a whole new block and head for my 93' sentra. it had no odor. it was clear in color. it looks like straight up water. at that point i had to leave cuz i had to go to work. so today when i got out of work, i checked my oil and it was still good. during the drive home i was listening to the engine sound and it sounded normal to me. no weird sounds. so i get home & i parked the car in garage again. (fyi: i use the A/C everytime i drive cuz its summer here) i look under the car and notice the leaking again. i dont know if its from the A/C "condensing" or w/e? please, any info will help. i'll wait for your answers, thanks. __________________ DaineZ' Rosalena \| Kenwood \| Pioneer \| 3M \| 180 Custom \| Stillen \| Z1 \| Fast Intentions \| Setrab \| Eibach \| Varis \| UpRev \| TEIN \| UAM \| Amuse \| Bride \| Southbend \| WORK \| TWM \| BFGoodrich \| Robispec \| TAKATA \| GTSPEC \| *Instagram* @johndainez

08-19-2009, 08:46 AM	#2 (permalink)
tooohip A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: Columbia, MD Posts: 1,626 Drives: 09 370z CY To/Sp Rep Power: 270	Eh... A/C will do that... It happens on every car that uses A/C. Go to a drag strip with fun runs and you'll hear the announcer every 15 minutes or so getting on the idiots that run their A/C fouling up the starting gate with their A/C water. __________________ Lance KW Variant 3 Coilovers \| Stillen Sways \| Stillen Gen III Intake \| AAM HFC \| AAM True Dual CBE \| AAM Comp Oil Cooler \| Hawk HPS Pads \| Volk TE-37 \| Hoser Keg Tap

08-19-2009, 11:55 AM	#7 (permalink)
6MT A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: ITU Zone 2 Posts: 22,459 Drives: Reliant Robin Rep Power: 1790	That's condensation from the A/C condenser core. It's very cold and condensation accumulates on it just like a cold glass of water. And when there's enough on it, it runs off and falls to the ground. Perfectly normal. __________________ Andrew 2009 370Z Sport/Touring 6MT sold 2013 Honda Civic Si coupe D/D

08-19-2009, 12:04 PM	#8 (permalink)
FricFrac A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Victoria, BC Posts: 1,481 Drives: 370Z 300ZX 280ZX 240 Rep Power: 229	Had the same issue with my car the first day. I figured it was water but didn't know where it came from. Its a fair amount and yes it is likely from the A/C. You're good! __________________ '09 370Z - '93 300ZX Vert - '83 280ZX - '83 280ZXT -'81 280ZXT stroker - '72 240Z - Stillen CBE, HFC, G3, Grounding Kit, Sways // Swift Spring // H&R 15mm // 5% Tint // Clear Bra //

08-19-2009, 12:28 PM	#9 (permalink)
dainedazz A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: NY, NJ, Philippines Posts: 1,325 Drives: 09' SR 6MT Z34 Rep Power: 293	pheww! i had a feeling it was the A/C, just had to hear it from other people. thanks a lot guys! that sht got me scared for a minute. idk about you guys but whenever theres something i feel thats wrong or "not right" with my car, i cant sleep or sit still. thanks again __________________ DaineZ'* Rosalena \| Kenwood \| Pioneer \| 3M \| 180 Custom \| Stillen \| Z1 \| Fast Intentions \| Setrab \| Eibach \| Varis \| UpRev \| TEIN \| UAM \| Amuse \| Bride \| Southbend \| WORK \| TWM \| BFGoodrich \| Robispec \| TAKATA \| GTSPEC \| *Instagram* @johndainez

08-19-2009, 09:30 AM	#4 (permalink)
awesomez Base Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: VA Posts: 199 Drives: 09 370Z Touring 7AT Rep Power: 16

08-19-2009, 11:33 AM	#6 (permalink)
Zeto Track Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: North NJ Age: 40 Posts: 766 Drives: 09 Pearl White 370Z Rep Power: 267	Yea bro your fine it's just your AC

08-19-2009, 12:42 PM	#10 (permalink)
Smallywood Track Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Central Ohio Posts: 501 Drives: 12 GT-R BlackEdition Rep Power: 17	Maybe it's the snow melting off of it... __________________

08-19-2009, 12:52 PM	#11 (permalink)
dainedazz A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: NY, NJ, Philippines Posts: 1,325 Drives: 09' SR 6MT Z34 Rep Power: 293	^^ lol i should change my pic now. that pic was from the day i bought her. January 20th, 2009 to be exact __________________ DaineZ' Rosalena \| Kenwood \| Pioneer \| 3M \| 180 Custom \| Stillen \| Z1 \| Fast Intentions \| Setrab \| Eibach \| Varis \| UpRev \| TEIN \| UAM \| Amuse \| Bride \| Southbend \| WORK \| TWM \| BFGoodrich \| Robispec \| TAKATA \| GTSPEC \| *Instagram* @johndainez

08-19-2009, 12:55 PM	#12 (permalink)
dainedazz A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: NY, NJ, Philippines Posts: 1,325 Drives: 09' SR 6MT Z34 Rep Power: 293	done ^^ __________________ DaineZ' Rosalena \| Kenwood \| Pioneer \| 3M \| 180 Custom \| Stillen \| Z1 \| Fast Intentions \| Setrab \| Eibach \| Varis \| UpRev \| TEIN \| UAM \| Amuse \| Bride \| Southbend \| WORK \| TWM \| BFGoodrich \| Robispec \| TAKATA \| GTSPEC \| *Instagram* @johndainez

08-19-2009, 12:55 PM	#13 (permalink)
Smallywood Track Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Central Ohio Posts: 501 Drives: 12 GT-R BlackEdition Rep Power: 17	Yeah, I know all about snow though after living in NH for almost 3 years. I don't miss it at all... __________________

08-19-2009, 01:34 PM	#14 (permalink)
dainedazz A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: NY, NJ, Philippines Posts: 1,325 Drives: 09' SR 6MT Z34 Rep Power: 293	yea i lived in NY most of my life. i'm basically done with snow & cold weather. spent a year and a half in philippines & loved it. i wanna move out to cali when im stable. __________________ DaineZ' Rosalena \| Kenwood \| Pioneer \| 3M \| 180 Custom \| Stillen \| Z1 \| Fast Intentions \| Setrab \| Eibach \| Varis \| UpRev \| TEIN \| UAM \| Amuse \| Bride \| Southbend \| WORK \| TWM \| BFGoodrich \| Robispec \| TAKATA \| GTSPEC \| *Instagram* @johndainez

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