Why does water drip from the exhaust pipe after driving?

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AlejandroFitz
07/30/25 6:19am
Water dripping from the exhaust pipe is caused by the evaporation of water vapor from gasoline during combustion and condensation. Here is more information about water dripping from the exhaust pipe: 1. Water dripping from the car's exhaust pipe is a good phenomenon, indicating that the fuel is fully burned in the engine, which causes water to drip from the exhaust pipe. This occurs because the ambient temperature is relatively low. After fuel combustion, water and carbon monoxide are produced. At high temperatures, water exists as vapor, which then condenses in the exhaust pipe and muffler. 2. When the ambient temperature is high, the water vapor is expelled before it can condense. 3. When the ambient temperature is low, the water vapor condenses into water droplets on the exhaust pipe walls and flows out along the pipe. This is especially common in winter when the external environment is cold and the air humidity is high. The significant temperature difference between the engine and the outside after the vehicle is running makes it more likely for water to drip from the exhaust pipe.
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