It appears to drip after I park it. I don't notice a trail in the driveway or anything. I have a '96 Saturn with around 95K. Should I get it checked out?
2007-12-03 07:04:03 · 7 answers · asked by lorena a 2 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
it's just moisture from the engine heating the cold pipes, apparently you don't drive very far and the water in the pipes doesn't get a chance to burn out of them.
2007-12-03 11:44:47 · answer #1 · answered by mister ss 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No its fine. The exhaust particles have built up on the inner lining of the exhaust pipe. So when condensation is made by normal reaction from hot air being pushed through the system water comes out.
So once the water mixes with the 'black stuff" on the interior of the pipes it drips black. As long as the car is running ok, no worries.
2007-12-03 15:10:54 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
It is just condensation that is running through your exhaust. The reason it's charcol color is because it's picking up the exhaust soot deposits on the inside of your tailpipe. it's nothing to worry about.
2007-12-03 15:09:28 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
no, water is a result of a combustion reaction (which is what makes your car go) as well as condensing air, this is completely normal, it's charcoal color comes from the buildup in your engine/exhaust.
2007-12-03 15:08:05 · answer #4 · answered by Nate 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Nothing to worry about. It's a little carbon deposit mixed with condensation in the exhaust system.
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2007-12-03 15:08:51 · answer #5 · answered by Mr. T 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
you are dripping because the muffler is cold causing condensation then as the muffler heats up it drips and there is always carbon from the fuel burning that causes the blackness
2007-12-03 15:50:41 · answer #6 · answered by rich2481 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
this happened to my bro....
check the pistons and see if any of them is flooded with water....because when this happens it the water goes through the whole system and exits the exhaust with that color so get it checked because it will effect your car later on....
2007-12-03 15:09:29 · answer #7 · answered by Q-tip 1 · 1⤊ 1⤋