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Every time I start the car I get two little condensation puddle from the exhaust tips�. Not a big deal but I was just wondering why my M3 doesn�t do it EVERY 1st start up (of the day) like the 996�.. -Eli
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POST 2Original post
This is normal after driving any car. The hotter the exhaust system is and the more humid (relative) it is, the more moisture is removed from the air and into the exhaust. Nothing to worry about.
POST 3Original post
Yep, that is one of the reason that in the old days (carbon steel exhaust pipes) the exhaust was corroding faster in a non ventilated garage. These days the exhaust materials are so much better. Why a puddle with the Porsche and not the M3? You P-car exhaust is very short and you blow everything out at once, while with the M3 it takes a little bit tot get the moisture out. I bet you will see some mist coming out if you look carefully.
POST 4Original post
Mine does it too Eli, more from passenger side. This is one thing I wouldn't worry about.
POST 5 / ORIGINAL POSTEROriginal post
I get an equal amount in each but the short exhaust sounds like a good explaination..... -Eli
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