Reasons for Water Leakage from Car Exhaust Pipes

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LaSara
07/24/25 4:27pm
Reasons for water leakage from car exhaust pipes: After gasoline burns, it forms water and carbon dioxide. When the ambient temperature is high, it appears as water vapor, which is expelled before condensation occurs. When the ambient temperature is low, the water vapor condenses into water droplets on the exhaust pipe walls, which then leak out through the exhaust pipe. Minor water leakage from the exhaust pipe is a normal phenomenon. However, if the leakage significantly exceeds normal levels, it could indicate that coolant from the engine is entering the combustion chamber, leading to excessive water leakage. In such cases, it is advisable to promptly visit a 4S shop or a professional auto repair shop for inspection and repair. Excessive water in the exhaust pipe can cause inaccurate fuel supply to the engine, affecting vehicle performance. Prolonged accumulation of water droplets in the exhaust pipe can also accelerate pipe corrosion.
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