1998 Toyota Camry Water Leak

Tiny
CMBRINKMAN
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  • 1998 TOYOTA CAMRY
  • 4 CYL
  • FWD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 133,000 MILES
Recently I made a trip to Florida from Indiana. Most of the way, I used the heat or nothing at all. However, when I reached Florida, I started to use my AC. Shortly after I began to use it, I stopped for lunch and when I started to drive again, I noticed a burning type smell. I pulled over and found that there was a water leak underneath the car. My first guess was that I have a bad hose or something having to do with Heating/Cooling of the engine. But now I wonder if the leak would be completely related to the AC.

I notice that my overflow coolant reservoir usually drops after I've driven and the leaks persist (all after I've used AC). Are these two things related? If so, any guesses as to what the issue may be? Is it alarming or just one of those things that happens to older vehicles?
Wednesday, April 2nd, 2008 AT 11:00 PM

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Tiny
MHPAUTOS
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Hi there,

You may just be seeing the A/C drain tube expelling moisture, this is quite normal, as the A/C acts as a dehumidifier and moisture from the air is expelled. But to be safe have the cooling system pressure tested for any external leaks.

Mark (mhpautos)
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Thursday, April 3rd, 2008 AT 4:12 AM

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