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Of course it cannot be coolant . . . the engine heat would boil it off quite quickly.
However, the exhaust gases from an engine contain water vapor. This water vapor cools when it contacts the much cooler tail pipe, and gives up some of itself as liquid water. This is the water you see coming out of the tailpipe. Once the tailpipe heats up, you don't see that water, anymore.
This is very similar to water vapor in the air condensing on a cold glass of lemonade or coke. The water vapor in the air is cooled by the cold glass, and gives up some of itself as liquid water. This is also what causes dew droplets to form on the ground on plants.
What else can I help you with?
Will a blown head gasket cause water to come out of your exhaust pipe?
Yes, a blown head gasket can cause water to come out of your exhaust pipe. This occurs because the gasket failure allows coolant to leak into the combustion chamber, where it is then expelled through the exhaust system. You may also notice white smoke from the exhaust as the coolant is burned along with the fuel. It's important to address a blown head gasket promptly to prevent further engine damage.
What could cause white smoke to come out of the exhaust of a 1989 240sx?
White smoke from the exhaust is a sign of coolant entering the combustion chamber. Usually a blown head gasket or cracked head. STOP driving the car immediately. Severe engine damage will occur if you continue to run this engine. Sounds like steam......you may be getting coolant into the combustion chamber.
Will a crack in the exhaust manifold cause the check engine light to come on?
It could.
Will a blocked exhaust pipe cause check engine light to come on?
It could.
What is the cause of white smoke to come from an engine after you change the radiator hose?
White smoke from the exhaust is normally an indication of coolant entering the combustion chamber. Could be a blown head gasket or cracked head.
What would cause gas to come out of your exhaust?
incorrect engine timing so that it misfires
Can coolant temperature cause your check engine light to come on?
Yes, on some vehicles it can.
Can a wrongly installed exhaust gasket cause white smoke to come from your engine?
White smoke is generally caused by coolant "anti-freeze" being introduced to the engine combustion and "out the tailpipe". Unless the "exaust gasket" doubles as a intake/coolant path gasket I don't believe that is your problem. Take the car to a reputable shop for a coolant system pressure and/or dye check. Good luck!
Would a leaking radiator cause the check engine light to come on?
if your vehicle has computers, this can cause check engine light to come on,as a coolant leak ends up sending trouble message to computer
Your car had too much oil in it could this cause white smoke to come out of the exhaust?
white smoke coming out of the exhaust 99 times out of 100 is coolant leaking into your engine and being burned. if this is the case, a head gasket is blown or something in your motor or head is cracked. oil burns a bluish color with a distinct smell.
Can low coolant level cause Check Engine light to come on?
Possible, but not likely. The check engine light is mainly for emission failures not fluid levels. Have it checked for codes to know the cause.
Why would bluish-white smoke come from the oil covers into the car and out of the exhaust?
Sounds like coolant is leaking into the engine. Which means it probably has a cracked or blown head gasket.
