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.
How often should I Fill my Renault Clio’s coolant tank?
Renault Clio is losing coolant and needs topping up with water / antifreeze about every 200 – 300 miles? Use a 1:4 mix. About 1/2 pint at a time up to the min. mark on the expansion tank- obviously a bit more when filling up to the max. Not a lot of driving in standing traffic – a fair amount of long distance stuff including motorways.
Is the Renault Clio IV out of stock?
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What to do if your car has steam coming from the exhaust?
Open your oil filler cap and look for excessive amounts of white gunky stuff. After your run out in the car, and with the engine still running, go and see if an excessive amount of steam is coming from the exhaust (easier to diagnose on a warm day if possible).
Why does my Renault Clio have a water leak?
As for where the water is going I would suggest possibly a leaking head gasket which only leaks when the engine is hot, or a leaking water pump shaft seal which only leaks when the system is under pressure. Moral of the story – never buy a Renault!
Why does water come out of the exhaust pipe?
When the engine cools down, the exhaust gases come out of the car’s combustion chamber, due to which you see condensation water coming out of your exhaust pipe. If this is the reason of the water coming out of your exhaust pipe, it is perfectly normal and is nothing to worry about.
How does water get out of drivers footwell in Clio?
I don’t have ramps to put the car on, is there an alternative way of clearing the drains (for me it’s only the drivers side). The centre drain hole in the scuttle box exits through a rubber tube/flap in the bulkhead at the rear of the engine.
Where is the coolant tank on a Clio?
Expansion tanks on clio’s are fairly weak and will split along the moulding lines. Also check the tank cap for leaking water/steam. if you talk nicely to your local garage they will put their exhaust gas probe above but not in the coolant tank which will sniff any combustion gas if its present.