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Originally Posted by Ghostvette Based on location, this is condensation off of the AC. It's probably clear, anti-freeze will be colored and smell sweet, along with being oily like SouthArk

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Old 10-01-2019, 01:29 PM   #1 (permalink)
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Based on location, this is condensation off of the AC. It's probably clear, anti-freeze will be colored and smell sweet, along with being oily like SouthArk said.
I have confirmed with four of my five senses that it's coolant (no, that's not a typo ). A white napkin shows that it's our "super-duper special blue coolant"

That's why it took me so long to notice; I assumed that it was the condensate from the AC, until I noticed that it wasn't evaporating (although it appears to be coming from the exact same spot)
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I have confirmed with four of my five senses that it's coolant (no, that's not a typo ). A white napkin shows that it's our "super-duper special blue coolant" ...
Had to ask.

If it's coming from inside the cabin (eg, the heater core), the carpet and/or padding will be wet. If dry inside, I suspect the leak is in the engine compartment.
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If dry inside, I suspect the leak is in the engine compartment.
Yeap, it is running down the frame rail I would suspect. Pressure test it and you will find the leak. Also, make sure it is not blue windshield washer fluid.
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inspect the inlet and outlet of the heater core hoses. They are near passenger side rear valve cover area.

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I have confirmed with four of my five senses that it's coolant (no, that's not a typo ). A white napkin shows that it's our "super-duper special blue coolant"

That's why it took me so long to notice; I assumed that it was the condensate from the AC, until I noticed that it wasn't evaporating (although it appears to be coming from the exact same spot)
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