Why is water coming out of my exhaust pipe?
When the engine cools down completely and exhaust gasses exit the combustion chamber, condensation of water and carbon dioxide can be noticed much more, and in a moment like this, you notice water dripping from your car’s exhaust pipe. This is completely normal and you don’t have to take your car to a professional.
What happens if water gets in exhaust?
If your exhaust pipe is submerged, the exhaust gases flowing out will stop water running along it towards the engine. If you go too fast, your bow wave will come back at you, eventually flooding the engine. The more the engine cools down, the water condensation in the exhaust becomes visible to those from the outside.
Can you put water in exhaust?
Try not to let water creep up into the exhaust system, as it will react with exhaust fumes and corrode the system. Water vapor will corrode your exhaust system and may also seep into your engine, corroding parts there.
Why is the exhaust not working on my Volkswagen Jetta?
The exhaust system control module failed again. A second diagnostic was performed by a local mechanic which located the failure at the exhaust sensor caused the exhaust emission gate not open and closed and engine light to illuminate. The vehicle was repaired. The exhaust flap door was lubricated. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure.
What causes water to come out of the exhaust?
Below are some common causes of water coming from the exhaust in normal and abnormal conditions. After your engine has just performed the internal combustion process, there is a carbon dioxide and water mixture that forms as a result.
Why does my VW Jetta have a foul smell?
Very strong exhaust/foul smell inside vw Jetta car upon rapid acceleration this smell occurs very often (several times a day) when the car accelerates rapidly (for example, when passing another car etc. ) we’ve being trying to resolve this issue for a long time: changed filter]
What causes an oil leak in a VW Jetta?
Our 2011 Volkswagen Jetta tdi developed an engine oil leak. When we took it to the dealer the service manager refused to let us drive it due to the possibility of an engine fire. Per the service manger the oil leak was causing an atomization of the engine oil that could have reached heated parts of the egine or exhaust and caused an oil fire.