What do I do if I have water in the exhaust system of my car?
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Cars always have water in the exhaust system especially when they first start up and for several miles.This is normal.When the system heats up the water evaporates.
Depends on how much ater there is-and what kind of water. Water is one of the byproducts of hydrocarbon combustion. All exhaust systems when cold started or idling in very cold weather will condense some water in the muffler/pipes. Mufflers have drain holes for this water condensate and the rest just blows out the tailpipe. Perfectly normal Hot exhaust gases containing water vapor+ relatively cold metal exhaust componentscondensation (liquid) The only time you have to worry is when the water/steam smells like engine coolant which would indicate a leaking head gasket or cracked head.
Hmm, Water in the Exhaust System. What makes you think it's water? If it really is a lot of water your car would be running very rough at an idle and puffing a cloud of white smoke out as you drive down the road. It's very noticeable but it's probably not water. It could be coolant. Unless there is nothing but water in the Radiator. However if it's just drips coming out of the exhaust pipe, this is normal. Condensation can cause moisture in the exhaust pipe and it can drip out the back. Again, this is normal but a cloud of smoke is likely a blown intake OR head gasket. Check the color of the oil on the dipstick. If it's milky looking you have water and or coolant getting in your oil. That would be a serious problem that cannot go un-repaired. If this is the problem and it goes on too long, it will damage the bearings on the engine crank. That would be a total engine failure in a big $$$ way. Crank bearings do not like water and coolant at all. THEY ONLY LIKE OIL.
