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Old 10-28-2001, 04:43 PM
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Steam out exhaust ??

Cold weather just started and I get steam out the exhause for a period of time after I start her up...I think its normal but I wanted to check ?
Its usually right when the engine gets to its warm stage and when I shut it off, if I start it back up it steam ?

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Re: Steam out exhaust ??

Are you serious about this question ? OF COURSE its normal!! The engine is cold is and just warming up! Don't you see all those other cars with steam coming outta them in the mourning!
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Re: Steam out exhaust ??

WOW.......

Originally posted by matty
Cold weather just started and I get steam out the exhause for a period of time after I start her up...I think its normal but I wanted to check ?
Its usually right when the engine gets to its warm stage and when I shut it off, if I start it back up it steam ?

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Old 10-29-2001, 09:49 AM
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Hmm ... I should try to iron my work shirt in the morning using my exhaust

Oh wait, what about carbon??? Do we have carbon coming out of the exhaust too?

Akkk, I do have carbon ... and steam ... my Max is destined for doom

Don't worry Marty, steam is normal, you might also see a little water drip especially if you make alot of short trips. A nice long, FAST (optional, but recommended to reach a higher state of consciousness) drive will 'dry' it out.
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Old 10-29-2001, 10:28 AM
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No need to flame the poor guy.
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Any combustion reaction creates CO2 and H20...

CxHx + O2 -> CO2 + H2O

Steam...

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Originally posted by MadMax95
Any combustion reaction creates CO2 and H20...

CxHx + O2 -> CO2 + H2O

Steam...


i never did very well in chemistry...
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Just givin you a hard time....

No prob...
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Originally posted by MadMax95
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Old 10-29-2001, 08:41 PM
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my max steams up all the time.. white smoke everywhere
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I think that means you need more blinker fluid
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I think that means you need more blinker fluid
Maybe his o-pipe sprung a leak at the flux capacitor?
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Originally posted by Weasel
Maybe his o-pipe sprung a leak at the flux capacitor?
Thats gotta hurt, sell the car ASAP.
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my friend, this is serious, it is dangerous to drive the car with these major problems, as a favor, I will take the car off you're hands for 20 bucks, it cannot be fixed, the damage is irreversible, dont even try to take it to a mechanic, just let me help you out

jus playin man, its all gravy,
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i'll take it off your hand for $21? we can make this an auction...
completely normal...
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