there is a small hole in my muffler, and it is dripping a little water out of there...is this normal? should i seal it up?
2006-11-08 09:43:04 · 12 answers · asked by jenabama 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
condensation
2006-11-08 09:45:17 · answer #1 · answered by kendra B 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
It's normal for some water to drip out of the muffler, usually seen when the engine is cold. As the engine warms, the condensation will turn to exhaust that escapes from the tailpipe. My guess right now is that the small hole in the muffler will not hurt anything, however, you may see the hole get bigger over time and the noise increasing. When the hole is too big, or the noise too loud, you will need to replace the muffler.
2006-11-08 09:47:59 · answer #2 · answered by Ron H 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
The weep hole is put in the muffler by the manufacturer to allow moisture to drain from the system to make it last longer.
The water you are seeing is a result of the catalytic converter doing its job. It takes the carbon monoxide, hydrocarbons, NOx and other combustion byproducts and turns it into CO2 and H2O.
And yes for every gallon of gasoline burned, there is an equal amount of water produced.
2006-11-08 16:02:23 · answer #3 · answered by ? 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
this is barely condensation surely no longer something to be bothered approximately. that occurs while the nice and cozy exhaust meets the chilly muffler after the muffler warms up it stops. it somewhat is this moisture which motives the muffler to rust out upfront if basically pushed short journeys each and all of the time without warming up the motor vehicle long sufficient.
2016-10-21 12:12:51 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no , don't seal it up that is so the water that is formed in the exhaust system from short trip driving can leak out and not ruin your muffler so soon.
2006-11-08 14:11:11 · answer #5 · answered by mister ss 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
totaly normal. for every gallon of gas you burn your engine creates a gallon of water that must leave the engine. Most of the water will evaporate when operating temps are met. The excess will go out the exhuast. If you didnt see any water that would be more of a problem to worry about than seeing it.
2006-11-08 12:16:06 · answer #6 · answered by rwings8215 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
This is normal. Condensation builds up in your exhaust system when it is cold. By starting the engine you are pushing out this moisture and the warmed exhaust system drys out.
2006-11-08 09:47:30 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
Combustion engines have two main byproducts. CO2 and water. It's normal.
2006-11-08 10:59:44 · answer #8 · answered by Nomadd 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
^^^^^
That was funny! :D
I am guessing you live in a moist area. You have moisture in your gas tank more than likely, you need to try and keep your car gassed up at night to alleviate this. When you leave it mostly empty, moisture will seep in. Nothing bad will happen, but you are robbing yourself of gas mileage and engine efficiency. I think there are additives you can put in your gas tank to help dry it out as gas / water do not mix. Hope that helps!
2006-11-08 09:46:44 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 3⤋
This is normal...It is call condensation or sweat.....As the engine starts to heat up the exhaust gases heat up the exhaust pipe.....it is like having the heat up to high in your home and windows start to sweat---same principle.....
2006-11-08 09:47:15 · answer #10 · answered by 2muchcoffee 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I'd like to put my tongue on your muffler
2006-11-08 09:44:17 · answer #11 · answered by Privatize 2 · 0⤊ 4⤋