2007-10-08 03:24:47 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
No. Wet weather has nothing to do with exhaust system failure. The rust is from the inside out, not the outside in. I doubt any other parts could last that long either.
2007-10-08 03:29:34 · answer #1 · answered by oklatom 7 · 1⤊ 2⤋
Depends on what material the exhaust system is made from. The gas that the exhaust system is designed to carry is corrosive to steel. It is highly unlikely that any standard system would last as long as 200 - 300 thousand miles. Perhaps some type of ceramic system would last this long but would be very expensive. But what is the point in fitting an exhaust system that lasts longer than most engines?
2007-10-08 03:31:31 · answer #2 · answered by Curious Cat 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
generally speaking; exhaust systems deteriorate from the inside out because of the above mentioned reasons IE condensation and other corrosives in the exhaust gas stream
for every gallon of gasoline burned there is a bout a quart of water formed.
that being said, in some parts of the country that have extremely high humidity and near coastal areas external corrosion can greatly accelerate this process. likewise, in areas of the country that salt the roads during certain seasons can contribute to the external corrosion but the above 2 situations are a couple of good reasons why most systems are now made of some type of stainless steel
2007-10-08 03:34:45 · answer #3 · answered by nvrdunit90605 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Some could and some couldn't. I've had several Ford Taurus cars that the exhaust seems to last forever on, whereas my '92 Crown Victoria muffler and tailpipe has been replaced twice at 200,000 miles.
2007-10-08 03:31:28 · answer #4 · answered by bobweb 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Moist is not the only enemy of exhaust systems. Just sitting around can cause a car to rust. The environment causes vehicles to rust so enjoy your vehicle.....rain or shine. Exhaust systems last a long time.
2007-10-08 03:30:07 · answer #5 · answered by ruthie 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i currently have 250,000 miles on a 86 ford ..the exhaust has never been touched...in fact it looks great..
i also have a 59 ford with exhaust i put on in the mid 70's..
i drive in wet weather...i don't drive on salty roads
if your pipes rust so does the rest of the car
2007-10-08 03:36:44 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes
2016-05-18 23:19:02 · answer #7 · answered by eva 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, it will be eroded by some of the constituents of the fuels and lubricants used to power the vehicle.
Plus condensation as the last answerer said!
2007-10-08 03:28:15 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Nice idea, but no.
There is always condensation in an exhust system, from the air as it cools.
Sooner orlater, it'll catch up to you.
2007-10-08 03:27:58 · answer #9 · answered by TedEx 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
no, water condensation will still occur in exhaust pipe itself after running the vehicle itself, from engine heat
2007-10-08 03:29:55 · answer #10 · answered by ♥ cat furrever ♥ 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋