Why is steam coming out of my tailpipe?
These are both clear signs of a coolant leak. The smoke escaping from your tailpipe is actually steam and will appear more gray than white in color if examined closely.
What causes steam to come out of the exhaust system?
A small amount of water is produced as a normal bi product of the combustion process and until the exhaust system warms up the water evaporates and can be seen as steam. When an engine heats up under normal driving conditions the exhaust system will get hot as well.
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.
How is the exhaust pressure of a compound steam engine determined?
In compound steam engine arrangement, the exhaust pressure for one cylinder is the inlet pressure for the next. As high pressure steam from boiler expands in high pressure cylinder, hence, high-pressure cylinder requires small size.
These are both clear signs of a coolant leak. The smoke escaping from your tailpipe is actually steam and will appear more gray than white in color if examined closely.
Why does the gas come out of the tailpipe?
As described above, the production of steam, like water, is a normal part of the combustion process. A warm exhaust system will pass the water vapor as invisible gas, which exits the tailpipe and hits the cold air, condensing into a white cloud like an old-time steam train. This is more pronounced on cold days.
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.
A small amount of water is produced as a normal bi product of the combustion process and until the exhaust system warms up the water evaporates and can be seen as steam. When an engine heats up under normal driving conditions the exhaust system will get hot as well.