2006-09-23 19:05:19 · 23 answers · asked by Andrew B 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Other - Cars & Transportation
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2006-09-23 19:06:24 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 0⤋
That is water that is formed as a result of the catalytic converter doing it's job. It won't hurt anything.
It SHOULD continue to come out as you drive because it is a reaction taking place in your catalytic converter...that why its there...it converts the harmful exhaust gases into less harmful ones. I'm not gonna go into the chemical equations and crap but just know that so long as your engine is running you WILL have water dripping out...not pouring...HA HA...no just dripping.
...since you didn't mention any odd smells (gas, coolant) then I'm not going to delve into that...
Also, if you smell a rotten egg scent, it doesn't necessarily mean your converter (also called a cat) is clogged. It means there is a lot of sulfur in your fuel...Texas is bad about this. A clogged cat is usually accompanied with poor performance (no exhaust means the engine can't breathe)
Also...fuel additives are ALL "snake oil" products...do not waste money or time on them
2006-09-23 19:09:43 · answer #2 · answered by dogshark2001 2 · 5⤊ 0⤋
It is just water and nothing else.
It is not harmful to your engine because whatever that is happening is happening in side the exhaust pipe.
Dripping of water does not happen through out the day.
The formation of water inside the exhaust pipe is the result of condensation that takes place over night or in a vehicle parked for a longer period under cool shade in day time.
So whenever you start your car first time in the morning and keeps moving , the water that has accumulated in the exhaust pipe starts dripping out with the help of pressurised exhaust gas . .
And as the temperature of the exhaust increases the water will start coming out in a vapourised state which is not visible.
2006-09-23 19:55:34 · answer #3 · answered by bhimi6787 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
The liquid is normally drips out of your tailpipe is normally condensation and does no harm to your car but bear in mind you are talking about dripping if the liquid which is water runs steadilly from the tailpipe it is usually indicative of a broken or crack engine block and you should start thinking about some serious repairs
2006-09-23 19:20:21 · answer #4 · answered by anthony c 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Most of what drips out is water vapor left over from the combustion of fuel. It contains a lot of acids and toxins but if the tailpipe is aimed correctly away from the car it won't hurt the vehicle.
2006-09-23 19:11:07 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
It could be either water or oil. If it appears when you first start your car and goes away fairly quickly its just the water that was in your exhaust pipe. Its no big deal.
If its water and its continually coming out its probably coolant and it most likely means that you've got a cracked head.
If its oil it could be coming from several places and how bad it is depends on how fast its coming out.
2006-09-23 19:09:52 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
It´s just the water vapor that condensates in the exhaust, it´s not bad for a car unless is causes rust.
2006-09-23 19:07:55 · answer #7 · answered by Tristansdad 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
It is mainly water and the only harm happens at the tail pipe. ( rust ) And no, it does NOT mean you have water in your gas. Your catalytic converter causes it. It also happens in older cars, but that is still no prob.
2006-09-23 19:07:31 · answer #8 · answered by celticwarrior7758 4 · 5⤊ 0⤋
Water condensation, Not bad
2006-09-23 19:17:37 · answer #9 · answered by the_wire_monkey 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's water. This is caused by the catalytic converter. No, it will not harm the car; it means your converter is doing it's job quite well.
2006-09-23 19:06:37 · answer #10 · answered by Lonnie P 7 · 4⤊ 0⤋
It is water vapour and not realy bad for the car
2006-09-23 19:06:49 · answer #11 · answered by cool_clearwater 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋