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Old 06-08-2013 | 05:39 PM
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First off, I guess this is an AC question.
Every time I turn my truck off after the AC has been running, there appears to be some sort of liquid leaking from the truck. I have no idea what it could be. All I know is that it makes a sizzling sound as its leaking.

Does anyone else have this problem? And is there a way to stop it?

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Old 06-08-2013 | 05:55 PM
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Guessing its condensation from the AC. Could be dripping on exhaust. Where is it leaking from? Color?
 

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Old 06-08-2013 | 07:21 PM
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It seems to be leaking from under the engine compartment. I can't tell a color. And appears to be evaporating. Which makes me think it is water that's leaking.
 
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Old 06-08-2013 | 10:33 PM
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Just move the truck once it drips so you can see the color. It should be clear and it's normal.

It's from the condenser drain hose and it's hitting the exhaust. The condensate HAS to drain. All you can try doing is repositioning the drain hose. Be careful with that. I'm sure it's very brittle being 13 years old and if it comes off in the housing you'll end up with wet carpets, mold, and rotted floor boards.
 
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Old 06-10-2013 | 03:39 PM
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It's clear. So I guess that's normal, but it's just annoying to hear sizzling for 5 or 10 minutes after I shut the engine off.

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