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ford focus exhaust

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  • 31-03-2007 11:57pm
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    james92
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    Hi all i have 02 ford focus. iv noticed that when i park the car ther seems to be water coming from the exhaust i said it to a mechanic and he said thats normal with the focus. is this something to worry about

    THANKS ALL


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    Seth Brundle
    Moderators, Politics Moderators Posts: 39,715 Mod ✭✭✭✭Seth Brundle


    I presume its a bit of condensation - does this happen after it gets a nice long drive?


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    james92
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    yes it does i drive 60 miles aday. and when i park the car 20 min later thers water on the ground.


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    Lucifer
    Registered Users Posts: 1,467 ✭✭✭Lucifer


    Sounds normal, a car will produce almost the same amount of water as it burns in fuel. This is caused by Oxidation of unburnt hydrocarbons (HC) to carbon dioxide and water (2CxHy + (2x+y/2)O2 → 2xCO2 + yH2O). This is done by the catalytic converter. Most of this turns to steam as the exhaust gets warm. but some water may be visable.


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    james92
    Closed Accounts Posts: 82 ✭✭james92


    Thanks all


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