Leaking undercarriage
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Drifting
Joined: Aug 2003
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From: Sacramento CA
Leaking undercarriage
I have noticed a leak after the end of each drive of a watery substance. It will persist for some time after the car is shutoff and will eventually stop. It drips from around the middle of the bottom of the car closer to the passenger side. If it is nothing to be concerned about or if I should take it to a mechanic please advise me. Thanks.
A photo to clarify the drip spots on the garage floor after a recent drive:
A photo to clarify the drip spots on the garage floor after a recent drive:
Safety Car
Joined: Aug 2000
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From: San Rafael CA
Let's clarify where the drip is located .....
Is it on the passenger side, forward of the passenger door and behind the front tire ???? And it looks/feels/smells like water ???
It is water ... it is condensation frrom your a/c system. You most likely have the "Automatic" HVAC (where you set the temp you want and it manages the air after that) which uses the a/c system to help de-humidify the air even on cold days .... it uses the a/c down to about 35 degrees ambient temperature (which are pretty unusual where you live).
Normal operation for a C5 Corvette
Is it on the passenger side, forward of the passenger door and behind the front tire ???? And it looks/feels/smells like water ???
It is water ... it is condensation frrom your a/c system. You most likely have the "Automatic" HVAC (where you set the temp you want and it manages the air after that) which uses the a/c system to help de-humidify the air even on cold days .... it uses the a/c down to about 35 degrees ambient temperature (which are pretty unusual where you live).
Normal operation for a C5 Corvette
