Why is water leaking from the car's exhaust pipe?

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LaHarley
07/30/25 10:14am
It is quite normal for a car's exhaust pipe to drip water. This indicates that the engine is working properly, with sufficient combustion and good atomization effect. If the exhaust gas from the car's tailpipe carries mist, it means the engine is in good condition. When gasoline in the car burns completely, it turns into water vapor, which then condenses into water droplets as it passes through the metal exhaust pipe. These droplets form water, which flows out of the exhaust pipe as dripping water. Below are the reasons for exhaust pipe dripping: 1. Water dripping from the car's exhaust pipe occurs because water and carbon dioxide are produced after the complete combustion of gasoline. At high temperatures, water exists as steam, which is colorless and transparent. However, when the temperature drops below 100 degrees, the steam condenses into water. 2. If the condensed water droplets are very small and suspended in the air, the steam will appear as white gas. When the ambient temperature is low, white smoke from the exhaust pipe is actually water vapor. If the condensed water droplets accumulate, they turn into water.
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