Why so much condensation steam?
10-15-2017, 07:21 AM
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What is the outside temperature and humidity?
More than likely the steam is not from water condensed in the exhaust system, that should have evaporated well before the 20 minute mark, the steam you're seeing is simply the water which is a byproduct of combustion.
More than likely the steam is not from water condensed in the exhaust system, that should have evaporated well before the 20 minute mark, the steam you're seeing is simply the water which is a byproduct of combustion.
11-08-2017, 11:56 PM
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How do I make it stop...its driving me a little mad LOL. Weather can be unto the upper 70s. I can only see it when idling...
11-09-2017, 06:23 AM
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Short of not starting your engine you cannot make it stop; condensation is a byproduct of combustion.
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11-09-2017, 06:53 AM
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I know it sounds silly, but I’ve noticed the exact same thing the last few days. My ‘12 TL at a stoplight is usually the only vehicle that has a cloud of exhaust steam flowing out of the tailpipes in the morning. I don’t get it. Literally no other cars will show exhaust steam except mine. Weird.
11-09-2017, 07:55 AM
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I know it sounds silly, but I’ve noticed the exact same thing the last few days. My ‘12 TL at a stoplight is usually the only vehicle that has a cloud of exhaust steam flowing out of the tailpipes in the morning. I don’t get it. Literally no other cars will show exhaust steam except mine. Weird.
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11-09-2017, 09:46 AM
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what's the humidity level outside?
11-09-2017, 10:54 AM
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Lots of variables. Obviously there's the initial condensation for a while after the car is started. If there is a significant amount of water in the mufflers that has gathered, it could take longer for it all to evaporate out due to heat. I didn't think about humidity, but that could be a factor too. Also, for some reason, I've noticed that higher performance vehicles seem to show more condensation for longer, if not indefinitely. I wonder if compression ratio has something to do with it. Hotter combustion = more condensate? Either way, as long as it's steam that quickly disperses, and it doesn't smell sweet (coolant leaking) then you're fine. Mine produces steam the entire way to work (about 35 minutes). It's not excessive though.
11-09-2017, 11:12 AM
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Lots of variables. Obviously there's the initial condensation for a while after the car is started. If there is a significant amount of water in the mufflers that has gathered, it could take longer for it all to evaporate out due to heat. I didn't think about humidity, but that could be a factor too. Also, for some reason, I've noticed that higher performance vehicles seem to show more condensation for longer, if not indefinitely. I wonder if compression ratio has something to do with it. Hotter combustion = more condensate? Either way, as long as it's steam that quickly disperses, and it doesn't smell sweet (coolant leaking) then you're fine. Mine produces steam the entire way to work (about 35 minutes). It's not excessive though.
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It would have to be a joke. There's nothing I can think of that would cause that. Maybe putting C4 in the tank.....
11-10-2017, 09:47 AM
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