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Old 08-28-2011, 09:53 PM
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Default clear liquid dripping from front right of 350z

I am a new z owner, purchased an 08 350z last week. I went on a roadtrip this weekend and on the way back on a off ramp there was a large rock. Unfortunately it was pitch black and I didn't see it at first. Well after about an hour of driving I stopped at a gas station to fill up, I noticed there was a liquid dripping from the front right. It seems like it was dribbling down the frame so I am unsure where the source is. The liquid is; odorless, clear, not sticky, didn't taste like anythign... So I assume it is probably water. Other than the winshield wipper fluid(which has the fluid in it so its not just water. I cant think what it could be.
Old 08-28-2011, 09:57 PM
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oh yeah and it hasnt rained where I was...
Old 08-28-2011, 10:02 PM
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Condensation from the AC?
Old 08-28-2011, 10:03 PM
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Originally Posted by SuperBlack350z
Condensation from the AC?
Old 08-28-2011, 10:04 PM
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i'm pretty sure its water from your AC.
Old 08-28-2011, 10:04 PM
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A/C evap drain, normal.
Old 08-28-2011, 10:05 PM
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Originally Posted by dholmblad
The liquid is; odorless, clear, not sticky, didn't taste like anythign
Then it must be the same stuff that drips from a home window air conditioning unit.
Old 08-28-2011, 10:12 PM
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Well that could make sense. I was just surprised by the amount. It made a pretty good sized puddle just while getting 5 gallons of gas.
Old 08-28-2011, 10:30 PM
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precum
Old 08-28-2011, 10:33 PM
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Originally Posted by dholmblad
Well that could make sense. I was just surprised by the amount. It made a pretty good sized puddle just while getting 5 gallons of gas.
The amount of condensation varies depending on factors such as humidity. Current humidity in Baltimore, MD is 83 percent. Figure Virginia is about the same.

On the other hand is a Tucson, AZ member where humidity is 31 percent. Very little if any condensation.
Old 08-28-2011, 10:52 PM
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have you noticed how cold the ac gets lol
Old 08-29-2011, 02:12 AM
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The AC condensation drain is under the footwell on the passenger side. That's sorta right front.

The reservoir for the windshield washer is under/behind the front bumper on the passenger side. That's very right front.
Old 08-29-2011, 02:19 AM
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Originally Posted by dikspiel
precum
Hahaha
Old 08-29-2011, 02:59 AM
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Originally Posted by dikspiel
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Old 08-29-2011, 03:45 AM
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Blinker fluid???
Old 08-29-2011, 07:17 AM
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Its the A/C evap. I noticed this when my 350 was new to me too. And i dont know if you should be tasting fluids on the ground. It might have been a **** puddle. lol.
Old 08-29-2011, 08:33 AM
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i get all my fluids from the ground.. dunno about yal.. but i love me some puddles.
Old 08-29-2011, 09:11 AM
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a/c for sure
Old 08-29-2011, 10:04 AM
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I'm a bit surprised I'm the first person who's posting this little nugget of wisdom, but....

DUDE! Never, ever, EVER taste any fluid leaking from your car. You can't possibly do anything much more stupid than that.
Old 08-29-2011, 10:21 AM
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yes n no. Theres nothng in your car that will really get you poisoned bad from a tiny taste. Your livers a tough bastard.

do not ingest.

As with other things in life.. smell it before you put your mouth on it bahahah.


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