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1995 Oldsmobile Achieva Repair Question


Topics covered: Catalytic converter, Coolant, Smoke.
Mileage: 189,998 miles.

Asked on September 13, 2012

Slight smoke, and water moister is coming from; the tailpipe of my car; is this abnormal?

Tonight I discovered a slight amount of smoke and water vapor moisture coming from the tailpipe pipe of my car; jus trying too find out if it could be a problem or no.

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Replied on September 13, 2012

Not if you're not losing coolant. Water vapor is a byproduct of the catalytic converter and dripping water is normal. This seems to be more prevalent on GM products but they all do it.

Tiny Answered by caradiodoc (expert)
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