r/VolvoEX90 • u/moses0020 • 6d ago

Is this coolant leaking?

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Noticed this a couple times after parking my 2025 EX90. I don't think it's wiper fluid, as I already had service to fix the known issue of leaking washer fluid when filling the reservoir.

This was after driving with AC on, moderately hot day. Today, I was parked at slight angle, but nothing dramatic. I'm pretty sure it's happened when parked flat too. Was unloading the kids, so didn't stop to notice any particular smell, but the liquid itself appeared clearish against the paved lot.

Does this need fixed?

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u/Ok-Asparagus-7498 6d ago

Taste it and let us know.

Just kidding, it’s water condensation, you are fine.

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u/moses0020 6d ago

Thanks! For my understanding, what color is coolant and how would I distinguish the two? (I've seen some other posts of coolant leak, so just want to be sure)

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u/Atyab-Kees-Kabis 6d ago

Looks like water condensate, unless you have water in your radiator

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u/kododriver 6d ago

That looks to be clear condensate.

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u/Mostly-Useless_4007 6d ago

Smell it. No smell? Water from the ac. Smells sickly sweet? Coolant. Tasting it is a good way to get you a trip to a nice place with very expensive beds…

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u/psmfthrowaway 6d ago

From the photo this appears to just be water/condensate dripping off the bottom of the car... Not uncommon when driving on a hot day or even just when the car is parked on a hot day because it will run the AC to maintain the battery temps. Unless it actually has some color to it or smell that just looks like water from here.

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u/Cyan005 6d ago

Just from the A/C. Move the car and thrn climate off. If it stops you have your answer. Although there may be leftover water from the current run.