Same here with my '98 vert. Nothing to worry about IMO...
Thanks for that info .
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I noticed black spots on my garage floor at the back area of my Exhaust . I have Borla Touring with 4 tips . I noticed it is wet with water kind of like wet black soot
What is my next step to see if it is engine problems or burning to rich . Funny thing is I check my oil and is at full no signs of excessive oil usage. I revved up the engine and let my Brother check to see if any smoke was coming out . Nothing of any color . Engine does not hesitate or have signs of needing Spark plugs . Engine runs good
. No codes, What diagnostics or What should I get checked ?
What is my next step to see if it is engine problems or burning to rich . Funny thing is I check my oil and is at full no signs of excessive oil usage. I revved up the engine and let my Brother check to see if any smoke was coming out . Nothing of any color . Engine does not hesitate or have signs of needing Spark plugs . Engine runs good
. No codes, What diagnostics or What should I get checked ?
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I third this.
Water molecules are a byproduct of fuel combustion. It and any residual condensation are pushed through the exhaust and expelled through the tail pipes. It wouldn't be uncommon on a car of the C5's age simply because... well... it's an old car with a build up of soot and byproduct.
At worst it's annoying.
Water molecules are a byproduct of fuel combustion. It and any residual condensation are pushed through the exhaust and expelled through the tail pipes. It wouldn't be uncommon on a car of the C5's age simply because... well... it's an old car with a build up of soot and byproduct.
At worst it's annoying.
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I too do not think this is anything to be concerned about.
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have the temps dropped there? cooler air causes more condensation and then you have the droplets mixing with exhaust soot.
when its hot there is a lot less condensation
when its hot there is a lot less condensation
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