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Old 12-07-2006, 09:35 AM
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This is for an Accord 95 coupe and I notice that while I was warming up my car, my muffler was spraying out small particles of water or some sort of wet liquid. There was white smoke coming out though. It's pretty cold here in California, not sure if this affects the car. How should I go about to fix this problem?
Old 12-07-2006, 10:15 AM
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depends on the temp.. other then that it sounds normal for winter.
Old 12-07-2006, 10:27 AM
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alright thanks.
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Default Re: Muffler leak? (EvenStar)

if it was cold, then it was condensation..
does it stop after the car warms up?


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yeah..
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condesation....all cars do it when its cold outside
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I dont think it stopped (after starting the car up for 10 mins and letting it idle), it was still spraying out small particles of water.
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stop stressing...its nothing to really be concerned about
Old 12-08-2006, 07:43 AM
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it's probably just your muffler fluid, that's what keeps the car quiet.
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Water is coming out of your muffler becasue your catalytic converter converts your carbon monoxide from your engine into carbon dioxide and water. Thats why you have water coming out of your tail pipe.
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dude you don't have a muffler leak... that is perfectley normal for winter.... i live in p.a its cold as ***** out here... don't stress!!!!!
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