What Causes Water Dripping from a Car's Exhaust Pipe in Winter?
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Car exhaust pipes drip water in winter because gasoline, after safe combustion, produces carbon dioxide and water vapor. The water vapor condenses into liquid water, which is then expelled through the exhaust pipe once it accumulates to a certain amount. Methods for maintaining a car's exhaust pipe include: 1. Preventing water from entering the interior of the exhaust pipe; 2. Applying anti-rust oil inside the exhaust pipe; 3. Regularly inspecting the condition of the exhaust pipe. Symptoms of a clogged car exhaust pipe include: 1. Difficulty accelerating, with the engine RPM and vehicle speed struggling to increase; 2. Automatic transmission vehicles frequently forced to downshift; 3. Reduced engine power and excessive exhaust emissions; 4. Engine shaking, illuminated fault light, and frequent stalling; 5. Continuous heating of the exhaust pipe, reaching the ignition point of nearby components and potentially causing spontaneous combustion.