water out of muffler help

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Feb 18, 2004 | 06:55 PM

tigerbite

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water out of muffler help

what is the cause of this. i know that a little water is good but alot of it and every time. after oil change and air filter change it got better but if rev up to 3k and up water comes out alot and will not stop coming out..what is wrong?

Feb 18, 2004 | 10:17 PM

ImpSP

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Where do you live, is there a lot of moisture there? If you only have water at start up and no unusual smoke (white,black,or blueish), during regular driving then I wouldn't worry about it, that happens to me too in the morning.

Feb 19, 2004 | 12:31 AM

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well there is white smoke after reving the engine to 4k+ but if you dont rev the water dont come out and no white smoke..not a lot of white smoke though..just a little if rev past 4k. and i live in the bay area..also i think i should have a friend drive so i can look to see if white smoke come out while driving..

Feb 19, 2004 | 05:38 AM

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does smell sweet like marshmallows or caramel? if not, it's condensation and normal combustion by-product.

Feb 19, 2004 | 02:55 PM

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smell like regular exhaust..but alot of water though. i mean it shoots out very far if rev up and makes a little puddle..

Feb 19, 2004 | 06:35 PM

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Check your coolant levels. If they aren't going down, then you don't have a head gasket problem.

Do you make many short trips, too short for the engine to get totally heated up? If so, you are causing more water to build up int he exhaust than usual. Water is, of course, a product of combustion. But, if it's not hot enough to stay as steam before it exits the tailpipe, it collects in the muffler, and can cause rust issues.

Feb 23, 2004 | 03:06 PM

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so if the coolant level is falling then head gasket..wouldnt the coolant be burn and have a sweet smell or something..it seem though my coolant is just fine..