Is It Normal for Water to Leak Under the Car When the Air Conditioner Is On in a New Car?

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DiBrielle
07/24/25 5:13pm
It is normal for water to leak under the chassis when the car's air conditioner is turned on. Here are some precautions regarding the use of the car air conditioner: First, turn on the external circulation of the air conditioner. It is recommended to fully lower the windows for ventilation. After a few minutes, when the engine has warmed up, close the doors and start driving. At this point, do not rush to close the windows. Instead, set the air conditioner's airflow to the maximum and drive with the windows open for two to three minutes until most of the heat inside the car dissipates. Then, press the cooling button, and the cooling effect will be much better. After parking: Do not use the air conditioner for too long after parking. Some owners, seeking coolness, close the doors and windows tightly and rest in the car with the air conditioner on. This can easily lead to an increase in carbon monoxide concentration inside the car, causing poisoning. The direction of the air conditioner vents: The direction of the air conditioner vents is also important. According to the physical principle of air circulation, cold air sinks and forms convection with hot air. Therefore, when using the cooling function, point the vents upward to allow convection between cold and hot air in the car, thereby speeding up the cooling process.
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