Why is water dripping from the car exhaust pipe?
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It is normal for water to come out of a car's exhaust pipe. After the car's fuel is fully burned, the exhaust gas contains water vapor. When this water vapor passes through a high-temperature environment, it condenses into liquid and is eventually discharged from the exhaust pipe. Here are the details: 1. The car's exhaust pipe usually has a small hole designed for drainage. Some exhaust pipes have a lower tail section, allowing water to be discharged while driving. This is why you might see water dripping from the exhaust pipe of a car ahead. Some exhaust pipes have a lower middle section, and manufacturers will drill a hole at the lowest point to allow water to drain. 2. When gasoline is completely burned, it produces water and carbon dioxide. At high temperatures, the water is in the form of water vapor, which is colorless and transparent. However, when the temperature drops below 100°C, the water vapor condenses into water. If the condensed water droplets are very small and suspended in the air, the water vapor appears as white gas. In colder environments, this white gas is discharged through the exhaust pipe.