Is It a Problem If Water Drips After Parking?
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Air conditioning system drainage and water dripping from the car's tailpipe and muffler. Air conditioning system drainage is a normal phenomenon during summer. There are two main reasons: 1. Cooling system: Due to the high temperature inside the car, the cooling system needs to be activated to lower the temperature. At this time, the moisture in the hot air inside the car will condense on the surface of the evaporator's heat-absorbing fins, which are at a very low temperature. The water droplets are collected by the evaporator's plastic casing and drained out of the car through pipes. 2. Low-pressure pipeline: The low-pressure pipeline of the car's air conditioning system is not wrapped with insulating foam, making the surface of the pipeline prone to condensing moisture from the air. Water droplets will also condense and gather at the lowest point of the pipeline and drip down.
After driving for so many years, I often encounter water dripping after parking, which is actually normal most of the time. The air conditioning system produces a large amount of condensation water during operation, which flows out from the drain pipe under the chassis, especially noticeable after using the AC in summer. However, it's important to observe the location and color of the dripping water. If it's a light green or pink liquid leaking near the front radiator, it might be coolant leakage, which is not a minor issue. Additionally, water dripping from the exhaust pipe usually indicates complete combustion of gasoline, which is a good sign. But if the dripping liquid is oily or continues non-stop, I would immediately drive the car to a repair shop for inspection. After all, a coolant system leak can cause engine overheating, and transmission fluid leakage is an even more serious problem.
