Phew, it's only aircon condensing runoff

Phew, it's only aircon condensing runoff

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trefor

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Sunday 11th July 2004
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Filling up at Moto services on the M4 this afternoon and fluid starts running past my feet. Gulp. Stop fuelling, look under car, not coming from fuel tank. Finish fuelling, pay and take a closer look. I know the aircon condensor causes quite a puddle of drips just behind the passenger wheel, but this time it was pouring 'out' - like a constant stream of fluid. I thought it had to be a hose at least. Lifted the hood and all seemed fine, not leaks in sight - it was just one helluva lot of condensing runoff. Had me worried for a bit there.

Interestingly, I'd just driven 120 or so miles at 85-100mph up the M5 - I wonder if the heat build up caused 'super condensing' on the outside of the aircon unit. We have 2 Audis with Aircon and both drip a bit of condensation, but I've never seen anything like this.

Anyone had a similar worrying moment?