Why does water come out of my tailpipe?
by Robert Morello. If you see water dripping or steam floating from your tailpipe there is probably coolant entering the combustion chambers. Antifreeze is run through the engine block to cool the engine.
Why is white smoke coming out of my tail pipe?
Start your car and let it idle for a few minutes. Observe the white smoke and water escaping from the tail pipe. If white smoke starts to escape immediately, water begins to drip as the car warms up, and your exhaust smells of antifreeze, there is a coolant leak inside your engine.
Why is coolant coming out of the tail pipe?
A faulty head gasket is the most common cause of such coolant leaks, and is the cheapest to fix of the possible problems. If the replacement of the head gasket fixes the issue, then no further action is required. The gasket is a low-cost piece which lays between the head and the engine block, creating a seal.
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.
What causes water to come out of the tailpipe?
Just wait a few minutes with the engine running and they should all clear up. It can be serious when a bad piston is causing water to come from your tailpipe. You’ll know if the pistons or its rings are the cause because you will also see smoke come out of the tailpipe in addition to the water.
Why do I have white smoke coming from my tailpipe?
This results in white smoke coming from the tailpipe, usually accompanied by a sweet smell. It’s also possible that your engine will overheat. Solution: Your engine will need to be partially disassembled, have the gasket replaced, and then be reassembled.
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.
What does it mean when your car has blue smoke coming from the tailpipe?
Blue-gray or gray-white smoke. Blue-gray or gray-white smoke usually means the engine is burning oil. If you have a turbocharged engine, a faulty turbo seal could be causing this, but if you have a more common engine, it’s likely one or more of the following problems: