Air Conditioned Egg on Face?

By Anonymous - 05/08/2019 06:00

Today, I went to see the mechanic who'd just serviced my car, because it was still leaking cooling fluid. I started to explain the problem, but he stopped me and asked if I'd had the AC on. I said yes. He smiled and said lots people have this "problem" in summer. Did you know the AC releases fluid when you turn it off? I didn't. FML

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By Rian - 12/08/2023 14:00

Today, I climbed into my junky old car and was pleasantly surprised that the AC came on. I patted the dash and said, "Thanks, buddy." Ten minutes later, as I was tearing down the highway, the engine threw a rod. FML

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By edhalen - 23/04/2009 07:47 - United States

Today, I pulled over to help a girl with her car. I thought my limited mechanic skills would help look like a hero. She only needed her coolant cap unscrewed. With top down, shirt off, I was confident as I got out of my car. 10 minutes later I left because I couldn't unscrew the f***ing thing. FML

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By Anonymous - 23/04/2009 02:44 - Canada

Today, as I was ringing in a customer, I noticed that the Febreeze spray can was wet. Noticing this, I sniffed my hands because they had got wet, and said to the customer, "Oh, the can is leaking… want to go get another one?" He then said, "No it's OK, I just sweat a lot." FML

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By Iknowhowtoraisethem - 26/12/2016 01:06 - United States - Woodridge

Today, my 25-year-old daughter, who normally doesn't drive, was out using the family car when she came back annoyed and emotional over the "stupid" cars heating being broken. She said no matter how high she turned it up it was still blowing cold air. I checked and it was set to A/C the entire time. FML

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By Mom2boysonly - 15/06/2018 20:30

Today, the AC broke in the car I bought brand new last August. My 3.5-year-old hates wind, even from the sunroof being open, and there's no fix for the "manufacturing defect" so far. FML

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By defectivesuperhero - 26/10/2018 13:30

Today, I couldn't get my car hood to open to check the fluids. A few miles down the highway, though, it popped right open. FML

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Smells like…

By Anonymous - 03/11/2009 07:26 - United States

Today, I was driving past men working on the side of the road. There was a lot of water pouring down the road and as I slowed down to drive through it, a car sped past me, splashing my entire car. It was only then I realized it was a septic tank leak. FML

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Ouch

By leaannec30 - 10/07/2016 18:52 - Canada - Hamilton

Today, I thought my car was overheating. I then thought it was wise to put my hand close to my muffler to feel the heat. Needless to say, I stuck my entire hand on my muffler then had to drive around with the only cold thing in my car. A cold beer from my cooler. Yes, I got pulled over. FML

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By broke_broken - 11/10/2013 22:53 - United States - Salt Lake City

Today, after paying back the money my grandma lent me to fix my car, I stepped outside, only to see my car leaking antifreeze all over the driveway. I had to ask for the money back to fix it again. FML

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By thoughtcrimeno1 - 06/07/2011 05:27 - United States

Today, I helped an elderly lady unscrew the cooling tank's cap from her smoking car. My reward? A scalding shower of toxic, pungent antifreeze that erupted moments after removing said cap. She didn't even thank me. FML

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jriley4u 17

Monday 5 August 2019 6:11

Condensation from the humidity.

Henry8cooper 15

Monday 5 August 2019 10:39

No. Not knowing stuff doesn't make anyone a moron. Seeking help with stuff you don't know anything about does not make anyone a moron either. Bad manners will make you a moron though - congratulations with the title.

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jriley4u 17

Monday 5 August 2019 6:11

Condensation from the humidity.

Kristoffer 35

Monday 5 August 2019 8:36

yep. it's not uncommon to see massive pools of "fluid" which is just water dripping off of the coils. one time I had a truck with some sort of defect, and that water found its way into the cab instead of dripping onto the ground.

bl3ur0z3 17

Monday 5 August 2019 6:59

Yes. But that's because I'm generally broke and so I Google things to see if a handy friend can help in exchange for a beer or if I need an actual $100/hr mechanic.

RichardPencil 30

Monday 5 August 2019 7:47

Cooling fluid? The refrigerant in A/C systems is a gas at atmospheric pressure. If it leaked, it would evaporate and you’d never see it. What you’re seeing is condensed water vapor from the air.

Kristoffer 35

Monday 5 August 2019 8:38

you can make it come out of the can as a liquid, but even if you do, it boils away very fast, just about as fast as it comes out.

evilplatypus 38

Monday 5 August 2019 21:37

Kristoffer - so completely irrelevant to this conversation?

tipsyone 22

Monday 5 August 2019 10:02

You’re a moron!!

Henry8cooper 15

Monday 5 August 2019 10:39

Sam Siggers 8

Monday 5 August 2019 20:11

oath, the OP isnt a moron for not knowing it. hey i didnt even know that and so what that makes me a moron. not really just means i dont know and im seeking the answer so i know. its like bashing kids for not knowing what we know and laugjing at them for going to school to get an education

tipsyone 22

Tuesday 6 August 2019 0:28

He is a moron cause in this time and age there’s a wonderful invention called the internet!

Henry8cooper 15

Tuesday 6 August 2019 3:20

Will the internet somehow help improve your manners?

gring40 10

Monday 5 August 2019 21:30

Engine coolant is colored (usually greenish), while ac condensate is just water, and dribbles out until all gone. Never hurts to learn how things work.