Coolant Leak? Driver Side Pipe Bubbling Sound

[JAWSRaptor]

I mean not to be funny , but stick your finger in the puddle and smell it ,its pro just water .coolant smells like maple syrup

My bet it’s coolant. That would be considerable condensation to be dripping out of an exhaust pipe vs coolant. But I don’t claim to be a Ford mechanic and I haven’t played one on tv. Keep us posted on the diagnosis brother.

I did dab my finger in it and there is no smells and is a clear fluid consistent with water. Doesn't leave a puddle or anything for me to look at.

Are you checking the level with the engine cold? Just keep it within range until you can get it in for service.

I check the coolant level again hours later and still the same.


No way should I use up that much coolant on a 2400 mile journey, right?

 

[K223]

I checked my butt hole like that once. It wasn't water, and it didn't smell like maple syrup!

When was the last time you busted a leaky pipe Ole Farté? Lmao

 

[JohnyPython]

Mine does the same.

A byproduct of combustion is condensation. Probably a bit of water in the exhaust also.

Take a whiff of it.

 

[JAWSRaptor]

Mine does the same.

A byproduct of combustion is condensation. Probably a bit of water in the exhaust also.

Take a whiff of it.

Has no smell at all. Yours is as significant as mine shown in the video? If its condensation then there seems to be something else going on that Im not seeing because my coolant level is still low. Doesn't make sense

 

[Oldfart]

When was the last time you busted a leaky pipe Ole Farté? Lmao

I try to bust some old leaky pipe at least once a week.

 

[K223]

I try to bust some old leaky pipe at least once a week.

Lol way to go man

 

[K223]

Mine does the same.

A byproduct of combustion is condensation. Probably a bit of water in the exhaust also.

Take a whiff of it.

He did tell me it’s on cold start up only. I thought it was consistent on a hot motor too and that would be bad. Maybe his exhaust isn’t sealed as good and drips, instead of steaming out the exhaust pipes.

 

[JAWSRaptor]

He did tell me it’s on cold start up only. I thought it was consistent on a hot motor too and that would be bad. Maybe his exhaust isn’t sealed as good and drips, instead of steaming out the exhaust pipes.

yup^^. I haven't driven it far but i did drive a few blocks and noticed it wasn't spewing out as in the video but it was still wet in the same area. The noise went away after driving. Coolant still low though.

 

[greatone99]

mine leaves puddles if I let it idle on a cold start for like 20 min

 

[JohnyPython]

Has no smell at all. Yours is as significant as mine shown in the video? If its condensation then there seems to be something else going on that Im not seeing because my coolant level is still low. Doesn't make sense

Yes mine is about the same as yours even now it’s winter up here - today was about 30