Why Does the Car's Exhaust Pipe Emit White Smoke in Winter?
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It is quite common for cars to emit white smoke in winter, as the white smoke seen is basically water vapor. Here are the reasons why a car's exhaust pipe emits white smoke in winter: 1. Normal white smoke from the car's exhaust pipe: Water vapor produced after gasoline combustion is normally discharged through the exhaust pipe. Due to the low external temperature, the water vapor condenses into small water droplets, turning into visible water vapor. 2. Fault-related white smoke from the car's exhaust pipe: Some coolant enters the cylinder and, as it is expelled with the exhaust gas, appears as water vapor due to the high temperature. 3. Therefore, in most cases, 'white smoke' coming out of the exhaust pipe is not a fault. However, there are exceptions, and a large amount of 'white smoke' from the exhaust pipe may not always be normal.