Water vapor from exhaust

[whattingh]

So lately in the cold morning the amount of steam/water vapor what ever it is coming out my exhaust seem a lot. Could something be wrong that cause more than usual amounts. It only stops once the car is fully on temperature.
I'm not loosing water or oil so far I know.

Any thoughts?

 

[XMAX]

Condensation coming out of the exhaust is a sign of an engine in excellent condition.

though if it is an excessive amount, I have no idea what it could be.. Sorry.

 

[Doomsdaya]

Condensation coming out of the exhaust is a sign of an engine in excellent condition.

I was also thinking the same thing :idea:

Does your car stay in an enclosed garage or open carport ?

 

[E46arc]

mine does the same it drips water out the exhaust and my vehicle is parked in an open carport... iv brought it up before and most people tell me its a good sign...:thumbs:

 

[whattingh]

Condensation coming out of the exhaust is a sign of an engine in excellent condition.

I was also thinking the same thing :idea:

Does your car stay in an enclosed garage or open carport ?

Mostly enclosed, just the one wall is of the stuff with the holes in.

 

[Cole]

just the CAT doing its job really well, i doubt there is anything to worry about.

 

[whattingh]

OK thanks all

 

[P1000]

just the CAT doing its job really well, i doubt there is anything to worry about.

You have to drive 15-35km before a cat starts doing anything...

 

[freerider]

just the CAT doing its job really well, i doubt there is anything to worry about.

:biglol: whatever.....

My car has been steaming in the mornings like it belongs in yellowstone national park. I have no cats whatsoever.

 

[moranor@axis]

just the CAT doing its job really well, i doubt there is anything to worry about.

You have to drive 15-35km before a cat starts doing anything...

this is why they must all die... they are extremely inefficient... the only time they really work is when they are warm and the engine is not under load... so most of the time all they do is make you use more fuel which makes more pollution...

its just a bandaid to try keep the ecomentalests happy...

 

[calypso]

Both of my cars steam alot, but the catless one steams more.

 

[Nic_s]

just the CAT doing its job really well, i doubt there is anything to worry about.

:biglol: whatever.....

My car has been steaming in the mornings like it belongs in yellowstone national park. I have no cats whatsoever.

My 540 does the same.

 

[E46arc]

just the CAT doing its job really well, i doubt there is anything to worry about.

You have to drive 15-35km before a cat starts doing anything...

this is why they must all die... they are extremely inefficient... the only time they really work is when they are warm and the engine is not under load... so most of the time all they do is make you use more fuel which makes more pollution...

its just a bandaid to try keep the ecomentalests happy...

So what youre saying is you will get better fuel economy with a freeflow exhaust system?

 

[moranor@axis]

just the CAT doing its job really well, i doubt there is anything to worry about.

You have to drive 15-35km before a cat starts doing anything...

this is why they must all die... they are extremely inefficient... the only time they really work is when they are warm and the engine is not under load... so most of the time all they do is make you use more fuel which makes more pollution...

its just a bandaid to try keep the ecomentalests happy...

So what youre saying is you will get better fuel economy with a freeflow exhaust system?

yes unless its done horribly wrong... even a decat will get you more out of your fuel...

 

[Twinz]

Water is good, enjoy :thumbs:

 

[E46arc]

just the CAT doing its job really well, i doubt there is anything to worry about.

You have to drive 15-35km before a cat starts doing anything...

this is why they must all die... they are extremely inefficient... the only time they really work is when they are warm and the engine is not under load... so most of the time all they do is make you use more fuel which makes more pollution...

its just a bandaid to try keep the ecomentalests happy...

So what youre saying is you will get better fuel economy with a freeflow exhaust system?

yes unless its done horribly wrong... even a decat will get you more out of your fuel...

what exhuast would be best to fit as i dont want it to sound like a tractor and what would be a good price?

 

[gconry18]

So what youre saying is you will get better fuel economy with a freeflow exhaust system?

If you drive normally without using the extra power gained.

 

[moranor@axis]

E46arc decat would be best because it will not increase noise too much and it will be the cheapest... what car is it?

 

[E46arc]

E46arc decat would be best because it will not increase noise too much and it will be the cheapest... what car is it?

E46 318i/A executive edition.... what difference will a decat actually do?

 

[moranor@axis]

E46arc decat would be best because it will not increase noise too much and it will be the cheapest... what car is it?

E46 318i/A executive edition.... what difference will a decat actually do?

a decat will improve power, throttle response and fuel consumption...