First, you can't see or feel freon, it's a gas, I would check the heater core, that is the only thing with water that runs into the fire wall and your a/c/heater housing.
If it's evaporating practically before your eyes,I'd say it's freon leaking.The only way water would evaporate that fast is on a 150 degree rock in the desert.You're not in the desert right?I'm not sure about the slippery feel.I'd say freon.This other person didn't seem to read your post too well.Yes it is normal for an a/c to leak water WHEN IT'S BEING USED,but you said not in 6 years.I would say also,check your radiator overflow(did they have them in 1992?don't remember lol) periodically to make sure you aren't losing any of that.I never really felt freon,and since it's slippery,I do know radiator fluid is slippery,just unsure about freon.Good luck! Greg
The resorvoir is empty.
It is still okay to drive for now.Open your radiator cap when the engine is cold and see if you can see any antifreeze showing.For now add some water to the reservoir.If there is space in the radiator,top that off too with water.It isn't necessary to have 100% antifreeze all the time,but for now it needs full fluid to avoid overheat if there is a leak.If it is a slow leak,it will slowly absorb it out from the overfill.If it is about 10-15 miles or like a half hour drive to work,check the reservoir either when you get to work or before you leave.I would also carry at least a gallon of water in the trunk for now if you already don't.I always do because you never know.i also keep a quart of oil and some steering fluid all in a rubbermaid.Jumper cables.Half a bottle of antifreeze too.Anyhow,if you do find out after a day a week or whatever that there is a loss of fluid,it should be checked out depending how much or how little.My radiator has had a pinhole leak for about 8 years and about once a month or every other month the add coolant light comes on and it takes about a 12 oz. glass of water and it's all good for another month or two.I wouldn't think antifreeze would evaporate very fast because it does endure high heat without evaporating so I still do not think it is radiator fluid but time will tell.Another thing to watch is your temperature guage.It may occassionally go past mid-range on the temp. scale,that's okay.If it ever gets up near the red,or goes up fast,pull over and shut down.Let me know what you see when you check it. Good luck! Greg
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This is normal with any AC. Condensation produces water, all AC do this even in your home. Don't worry Its ok.
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That is very strange.Have you put your finger in the water and smelled it?And is it clear?It could be freon leaking from the reservoir is all I can think of,as long as it doesn't look like radiator fluid,which sounds like you already determined that.
icantry,
It's clear, no smell...it has a bit of a "slippery" feel to it, but evaporates very quickly as though it's only water leaving behind no visable residue. It seems to be coming from the bottom of the A/C unit (the silver, foil-like wrapping at the bottom).
Is it ok to drive or do I need to take it in?
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