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Identify Small Leak

  • 24-09-2013 12:29pm
    #1
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 491 ✭✭


    I damaged the underside of my car going over a hump - the car landed on it. A small piece of the plastic covering was hanging off and I have noticed a very small leak.

    I put some tissue on the leak and it is practically colourless - and odourless.

    Any idea what it might be?

    Air con coolant? Brake fluid?

    It's not oil or diesel anyway. Just wondering if anyone may know?

    Car passed the NCT yesterday and leak is only obvious if car is left sitting for a long period of time. It's just a small drip every few minutes.


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 22,815 ✭✭✭✭Anan1


    Sounds like moisture dripping from the a/c condenser to me - if that's the case then it's normal and nothing to worry about. I'd have your mechanic have a quick look anyway.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 491 ✭✭tempnam


    Anan1 wrote: »
    Sounds like moisture dripping from the a/c condenser to me - if that's the case then it's normal and nothing to worry about. I'd have your mechanic have a quick look anyway.

    Would that leave a stain on the driveway?


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 81,220 ✭✭✭✭biko


    It should evaporate pretty quickly on a warm day, if it is the AC (and usually only if AC have been used recently).

    Can you see if there is actually anything damaged, like a pipe or so?
    Maybe best to get it to someone who can get car up on lift for a proper look. It can be something small or something big.
    Do you have proper antifreeze in the coolant system or just water? Any level change there?


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 22,815 ✭✭✭✭Anan1


    tempnam wrote: »
    Would that leave a stain on the driveway?
    It's only water, so no - unless it was picking something up on its way.


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