A/C Condensor Dripping Antifreeze?
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A/C Condensor Dripping Antifreeze?
Hey guys, I have a weird issue on my '03 7.3L PSD. I have two different sections on my A/C Condensor that appear to be dripping antifreeze, each beginning about 5 inches up from the bottom (puddles at the bottom of the condensor on each section).
I know antifreeze doesn't go in the condensor and I have crawled under the truck multiple times to see if the radiator is dripping/hitting the fan/splashing everywhere, but I have seen no such case. I haven't been able to locate any drips/leaks on any other fins than the condensor.
Any ideas where it could be coming from?
Thanks!
I know antifreeze doesn't go in the condensor and I have crawled under the truck multiple times to see if the radiator is dripping/hitting the fan/splashing everywhere, but I have seen no such case. I haven't been able to locate any drips/leaks on any other fins than the condensor.
Any ideas where it could be coming from?
Thanks!
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Yeah BigAl,
It's the "green" antifreeze. Maybe I should have just said coolant? =X
I'm not too familar w/the A/C System and not sure I feel comfortable connecting a bottle to deploy the dye. Is it a difficult process?
It is definitely coolant. So much that a slight puddle forms on the ground the longer I run the truck.
It's the "green" antifreeze. Maybe I should have just said coolant? =X
I'm not too familar w/the A/C System and not sure I feel comfortable connecting a bottle to deploy the dye. Is it a difficult process?
It is definitely coolant. So much that a slight puddle forms on the ground the longer I run the truck.
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What he's saying is that the refrigerant in the AC system is ALREADY green, just like coolant. When I hooked up gauges to the high-side of mine, green crap sprayed out (the carrier oil). I would bet the farm your condenser is leaking....
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Ahhhh took me a bit to understand. We are now on the same page. That would make sense. My A/C has not been cooling well at all as of late. I noticed about 20 minutes ago the compressor is cycling on/off like it is low on freon.
I imagine you are correct Izzy and I have a small leak in the condensor. A shiny new condensor should fix the whole thing.
Can someone check my logic . . . does it add up?
I imagine you are correct Izzy and I have a small leak in the condensor. A shiny new condensor should fix the whole thing.
Can someone check my logic . . . does it add up?
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Dip your finger in that small puddle. Take a small taste. SMALL, I said!
Taste a bit sweet? It's coolant.
Taste like oil? That's because it IS! A/C compressor oil.
Nails it down to one or the other.
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Taste a bit sweet? It's coolant.
Taste like oil? That's because it IS! A/C compressor oil.
Nails it down to one or the other.
Pop
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It'll be oil, especially with his AC not cooling correctly. I was surprised to see mine green, but apparently it's part of the standard fill in at least the '02+. I thought it had leak dye in it, but my AC buddy said it was pretty normal now to have bright green carrier oil in there.
BTW, the 2003 should have GOLD coolant, not GREEN....
BTW, the 2003 should have GOLD coolant, not GREEN....
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