2014 Corvette C7 Water Dripping/Hissing Underneath After 2.5 Hour Roadtrip. Normal?
10-29-2022, 08:19 PM
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2014 Corvette C7 Water Dripping/Hissing Underneath After 2.5 Hour Roadtrip. Normal?
Hey All,
So I just bought a 2014 Corvette C7, and I just got back from a 2.5 hours long road trip. I heard a hissing noise coming from under the car and saw this, so I recorded a video. Is this normal condensation from the the AC unit or do I have a coolant leak? It appears to be water dripping as best I can tell.
Here's a video:
So I just bought a 2014 Corvette C7, and I just got back from a 2.5 hours long road trip. I heard a hissing noise coming from under the car and saw this, so I recorded a video. Is this normal condensation from the the AC unit or do I have a coolant leak? It appears to be water dripping as best I can tell.
Here's a video:
10-29-2022, 08:34 PM
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Probably the AC condensation. Looks clear in the video. Coolant would have orange tint.
Many cars do this on humid days. I wouldn't worry.
I like to dry out the AC by pushing the AC button. The screen will show fan is ON, AC Off.
I do this 5 minutes before destination. This avoids getting that mildew smell.
Best wishes
Many cars do this on humid days. I wouldn't worry.
I like to dry out the AC by pushing the AC button. The screen will show fan is ON, AC Off.
I do this 5 minutes before destination. This avoids getting that mildew smell.
Best wishes
Last edited by Ron_Attleboro_MA; 10-29-2022 at 08:39 PM. Reason: Clearing explanation
10-29-2022, 08:34 PM
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I'm no expert but my car on hot days definitely has had some AC condensation dripping that would "sizzle" if the asphalt was hot enough so it could be that.
However, I won't disregard any leaks. Best thing to do is measure your fluids after every drive to see if everything is normal if you suspect a leak and go from there.
Maybe go for a drive without using the AC and see if you still have any dripping?
However, I won't disregard any leaks. Best thing to do is measure your fluids after every drive to see if everything is normal if you suspect a leak and go from there.
Maybe go for a drive without using the AC and see if you still have any dripping?
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10-29-2022, 09:14 PM
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I would bet that it is the condensation from your A/C system, like the others said. Perfectly normal.
