Mr Robot Posted August 21, 2016 Share Posted August 21, 2016 (edited) Hi all ive noticed a puddle under my car. Its on the drivers side running down one of four tubes. I can see the trail of fluid up the pipe but can't see up behind the bulk head. The fluid is clear and scented (nice smell too). im assuming it's AC Fluid but can't be sure. theres a video of it here https://1drv.ms/v/s!Arco0WJt08Q4s1Ar25oY6D4_eES6 id be grateful for any advice. ta Edited August 21, 2016 by Mr Robot Upload video link Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tdci-Peter Posted August 21, 2016 Share Posted August 21, 2016 2 minutes ago, Mr Robot said: m assuming it's AC Fluid but can't be sure. It is not the refrigerant from inside the a/c, that would be a gas outside the system. It is probably just condensation from the cold a/c pipes. Warm & humid weather will make this most noticeable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Russ Posted August 21, 2016 Share Posted August 21, 2016 1 minute ago, Mr Robot said: Hi all ive noticed a puddle under my car. Its on the drivers side running down one of four tubes. I can see the trail of fluid up the pipe but can't see up behind the bulk head. The fluid is clear and scented (nice smell too). im assuming it's AC Fluid but can't be sure. id be grateful for any advice. ta If it's scented it could be the washer fluid. Condensation from the AC won't have a smell unless your air con is actually leaking somewhere. Any pictures? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Russ Posted August 21, 2016 Share Posted August 21, 2016 1 minute ago, Tdci-Peter said: It is not the refrigerant from inside the a/c, that would be a gas outside the system. It is probably just condensation from the cold a/c pipes. Warm & humid weather will make this most noticeable. He mentions it's clear and scented? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Robot Posted August 21, 2016 Author Share Posted August 21, 2016 I've added a video link from my one drive account... https://1drv.ms/f/s!Arco0WJt08Q4s09ejw_6DGOoqfQn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tdci-Peter Posted August 21, 2016 Share Posted August 21, 2016 1 hour ago, Russ said: He mentions it's clear and scented? 57 minutes ago, Mr Robot said: added a video link Aftershave? Screen wash usually has some colour, though drops would look pretty clear. Has the a/c system recently had one of those anti-bac. cleanup treatments? May be some scent in there. Some people find the smell of anti-freeze nice (one of its dangers, esp. to children), but the level would be dropping. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joss max Posted August 21, 2016 Share Posted August 21, 2016 There is no doubt about Mr Robot. Your car is incontinent. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Robot Posted August 21, 2016 Author Share Posted August 21, 2016 @Tdci-Peter I thought it could be screen wash bit I don't think it is. The liquid is completely clear, screeny is blue, plus the scent of the screeny is pretty strong and easy to identify. at it's last service the air con had a little recharge I think...I'll need to check paper work. Normally, unless they say pressure is right down of its more than a few degrees out I leave it alone. £70 for 0.5c correction seems like a waste to me. ill take it in tomorrow for investigation. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tdci-Peter Posted August 21, 2016 Share Posted August 21, 2016 10 minutes ago, Mr Robot said: ill take it in tomorrow for investigation. Ok, but bear in mind it could well be condensation, or even just stored rain, that has picked up some scent in its journey. Coolant & screenwash are the only two watery (non-oily) fluids I can think of that might be a problem if leaking. I agree about a/c top ups, only do it if needed (warm a/c). But do do it when needed (ie. don't leave it for months if it is low, even in winter). 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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