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Old Jun 28, 2004
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Cool something's leaking in my new 2004 civic

When I parked today I saw that this stream of something was coming out from underneath my car. I was wondering if it was water coming from the AC system or its something that is not working right.

Can the AC system release water after stopping the car? I have no clue. My car has 5000 miles on it.

Any info about this is appreciated. Thanks

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If it looked like water and you ran your AC then its probably from that. This is normal for most any vehicle to drip water when the AC is used.
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Originally Posted by flotsamm
If it looked like water and you ran your AC then its probably from that. This is normal for most any vehicle to drip water when the AC is used.
Where is this water coming from? Condensation?

I've also noticed that sometimes if its really warm that AC will release some vapor/smoke through the vents briefly at the beginning of operation. Sounds strange.
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It's OK...... really.

Normal condensation. It drains out of a tube under the car.
The vapor is also common. Don't worry.
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Well... if it's there when you DON'T have the AC on then you should worry. Since it sounds like you use the AC anyways, it's most likely that.

Warm air to cold air... I probably don't have to explain that because you probably have seen what happens when you breath warm air in a cold place.
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It will also drain from the tubes if you sprayed your windshield fluid....
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man you must a first time driver if that freaks you out cause it is all normal in every car.
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don't worry... i freaked out too. it's just the water/condensation dripping from the ac. no worries brotha.
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Come on, Guys, we were all a little paranoid when we first got our new car. LOL.

THEN we thrash em.
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and then your parents lecture you on how you should respect your investments and blah blah blah but its our money... do what we want
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