water leak

gjm · 07-25-2008, 06:32 PM

After driving 60 miles and parking, I notice a puddle of water under the truck, under the radiator overflow container. It is clear liquid and not from the radiator or the overflow. The level in the radiator is normal. Also, I wasn't running the AC. Any ideas?? Thanks

junior3382 · 07-25-2008, 07:19 PM

windshield washer fluid? If you are running just water anyways......

ukrkoz · 07-25-2008, 07:26 PM

most likely condensate from expension canister. even if you do not run a/c, canister is very cold and has tendency to collect humidity on it.

check all fluid levels, and if everythings checks out fine - just let it be. you see, now you know why they make all those colors for all those fluids, he-he.

stumpuller454 · 07-25-2008, 11:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ukrkoz

most likely condensate from expension canister. even if you do not run a/c, canister is very cold and has tendency to collect humidity on it.

check all fluid levels, and if everythings checks out fine - just let it be. you see, now you know why they make all those colors for all those fluids, he-he.

yeah depending on the vehicle the compressor runs intermittantley....making for some condensation

gmctrucks · 07-26-2008, 03:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ukrkoz

most likely condensate from expension canister. even if you do not run a/c, canister is very cold and has tendency to collect humidity on it.

check all fluid levels, and if everythings checks out fine - just let it be. you see, now you know why they make all those colors for all those fluids, he-he.

I agree as well not unless it was already there from someone else.

leolkfrm · 07-26-2008, 07:05 AM

Did you happen to have the controls on defrost? The air condioner will run when set on defrost. This is done so everything in the system is kept lubricated when not being used.

gjm · 07-26-2008, 08:42 AM

Thanks for the replies. I do have the defrost on, set all the way to the left, no heat. I'll keep an eye on it.

ukrkoz · 07-26-2008, 04:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by leolkfrm

Did you happen to have the controls on defrost? The air condioner will run when set on defrost. This is done so everything in the system is kept lubricated when not being used.

to defrost or to "windows or windows/floor"? defrost turns heating element on(and is a seperate button on the dash. won't do much if blower is not turned on. confusingly enough, logos are the same for either.
a/c simply hastens moisture removal from the cabin air/windows. but yes, a/c needs to be run once a month for short time to prevent clogging.

hotrodpc · 08-03-2008, 01:38 AM

If your defrost is ON, that is definatly your issue. As said above its for lubrication purposes, but so that your compressor runs some in the winter months and not to seize for non use, and you WILL be using your defroster, the defroster will turn on the AC compressor. Normal in all cars manufactured for quite some time now that I am aware of. I am a bit suprised though, if your defrost was on, and you have it set to NO heat on the cool setting, you did not get a little fog on windshield too.

07-25-2008, 06:32 PM	#1
gjm Full Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Hustisford, WI Posts: 35	water leak After driving 60 miles and parking, I notice a puddle of water under the truck, under the radiator overflow container. It is clear liquid and not from the radiator or the overflow. The level in the radiator is normal. Also, I wasn't running the AC. Any ideas?? Thanks

07-25-2008, 07:19 PM	#2
junior3382 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: I live in south central PA, but grew up in Maine Posts: 2,934	windshield washer fluid? If you are running just water anyways...... __________________ Lets get some mud on the tires...eh?!?!? OWN: 1998 Chevy Blazer ls 4x4 4.3l Vortec V6 1998 Mazda B3000 SE 4WD 3.0L V6 3" lift 31x10.50 Liberator A/T's

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07-25-2008, 07:26 PM	#3
ukrkoz Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 104	most likely condensate from expension canister. even if you do not run a/c, canister is very cold and has tendency to collect humidity on it. check all fluid levels, and if everythings checks out fine - just let it be. you see, now you know why they make all those colors for all those fluids, he-he.

07-26-2008, 07:05 AM	#6
leolkfrm Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: N.Y. Posts: 953	Did you happen to have the controls on defrost? The air condioner will run when set on defrost. This is done so everything in the system is kept lubricated when not being used.

07-26-2008, 08:42 AM	#7
gjm Full Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Hustisford, WI Posts: 35	Thanks for the replies. I do have the defrost on, set all the way to the left, no heat. I'll keep an eye on it.

08-03-2008, 01:38 AM	#9
hotrodpc Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 108	If your defrost is ON, that is definatly your issue. As said above its for lubrication purposes, but so that your compressor runs some in the winter months and not to seize for non use, and you WILL be using your defroster, the defroster will turn on the AC compressor. Normal in all cars manufactured for quite some time now that I am aware of. I am a bit suprised though, if your defrost was on, and you have it set to NO heat on the cool setting, you did not get a little fog on windshield too.