How Much AC Condensation Dripping is Normal
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How Much AC Condensation Dripping is Normal
I have had a significant (in my opinion) amount of water under my car recently. I've owned the car for about a year, and honestly don't remember seeing this much last summer. I am pretty sure it is AC condensation. I've even tasted it, and it is water.
I've read many of the posts about drips and leaks, many saying that having water on the ground is normal. Should there be so much that it forms a small stream?
Thanks, John
I've read many of the posts about drips and leaks, many saying that having water on the ground is normal. Should there be so much that it forms a small stream?
Thanks, John
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I have had a significant (in my opinion) amount of water under my car recently. I've owned the car for about a year, and honestly don't remember seeing this much last summer. I am pretty sure it is AC condensation. I've even tasted it, and it is water.
I've read many of the posts about drips and leaks, many saying that having water on the ground is normal. Should there be so much that it forms a small stream?
Thanks, John
I've read many of the posts about drips and leaks, many saying that having water on the ground is normal. Should there be so much that it forms a small stream?
Thanks, John
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During one of our cruises I saw a C5 A/C unit dripping that I was following on the highway. It was enough to make me think he had a bad coolant hose. If it is humid out then the amount will be quite a bit from what I have seen.
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A/C drip tube
I cant find it on my 2017 Grand Sport? Looked every where? Can someone please e mail me and tell me where it is? wright1955@sbcglobal.net
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I cant find it on my 2017 Grand Sport? Looked every where? Can someone please e mail me and tell me where it is? wright1955@sbcglobal.net
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So I found this thread when trying to figure out of hearing a steady dripping sizzling noise from the AC condensate drain is normal! Wow what a strange design. I thought I had a coolant leak!
Has anyone relocated or extended the drain to not drip onto the exhaust? I know it's not a big problem but the sound of water dripping on a hot exhaust bothers me, and I need to wonder if this will lead to some corrosion issues wherever it's dripping on long term.
Has anyone relocated or extended the drain to not drip onto the exhaust? I know it's not a big problem but the sound of water dripping on a hot exhaust bothers me, and I need to wonder if this will lead to some corrosion issues wherever it's dripping on long term.
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So I found this thread when trying to figure out of hearing a steady dripping sizzling noise from the AC condensate drain is normal! Wow what a strange design. I thought I had a coolant leak!
Has anyone relocated or extended the drain to not drip onto the exhaust? I know it's not a big problem but the sound of water dripping on a hot exhaust bothers me, and I need to wonder if this will lead to some corrosion issues wherever it's dripping on long term.
Has anyone relocated or extended the drain to not drip onto the exhaust? I know it's not a big problem but the sound of water dripping on a hot exhaust bothers me, and I need to wonder if this will lead to some corrosion issues wherever it's dripping on long term.
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