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Fluid leak in XC70 V70-XC70 2003

posted by  someone claiming to be Rancher Rick on  Wed Jul 18 19:51 CST 2007 [RELATED]

Hi,
While refueling my wife`s 03 XC70 tonite I noticed a steady drip onto the pavement & a fairly sizeable pool forming. The drip seemed to be from the rear of the engine compartment & my first thought was "Yikes! RMS" but after moving the car I checked the fluid & it`s definitely not oil. It seemd to be somewhat "watery" & a litle sticky but colorless unlike coolant.
Could it be related to the A/C? It`s been very hot here so the A/C has been on constantly when she`s been driving & I know from our 850 that Volvo A/C can be problematic.
The car is still under warranty so hope this problem will be covered.
All advice appreciated!
Cheers!
Rich








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    Fluid leak in XC70 V70-XC70 2003

    posted by  KlausC on  Thu Jul 19 14:26 CST 2007
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    Just your AC drain. Be thankful your AC works!

    Klaus
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    Please answer your responses. We need to know if the advice is good or bad. The 164 has a new home, all I am left with are 2 turbos :)








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    Fluid leak in XC70 V70-XC70 2003

    posted by  someone claiming to be Art on  Thu Jul 19 01:49 CST 2007 [RELATED]

    From what you describe, it's the drain from the AC system and a normal condition.
    To be sure, check the condition on a clean area of your drive. Dip a paper towel in the fluid, is it cololess (?) and let the towel dry. If the towel shows no serious residual stain ..... it water from the AC drain.








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      Followup on 'Fluid leak' from XC70 V70-XC70 2003

      posted by  someone claiming to be Rancher Rick on  Thu Jul 19 06:33 CST 2007 [RELATED]

      Art,
      Thanks for your reply.
      I put a piece of cardboard under the car last nite & checked this am. All that appears this am is what looks like to be a water stain. This would confirm your diagnosis of normal AC operation as there is nothing "oily" or anything else for that matter about the stain on the cardboard.
      Thanks!
      Rich







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