Bit of a strange one...

[Carroll]

Sis-in-Law's newly aquired 80SX Brava, (One owner, 2000 'X', 36K) is proving to be a nice, tight-feeling, tidy motor so far - but one thing I've noticed about it had me wondering...

The car throws out a normal amount of condensation from it's exhaust when cold, but then that dos'nt disapear in the normal way when the engine has warmed-up, (I follwed it for 12 miles yesterday, that's how it got noticed)

Fearing something maybe nasty being amiss,(headgasket most likely) over 2 days, the Coolant level was checked, (fine, not using any) Oil filler cap checked, (again, fine, only a normal-enough tiny amount of yellow gunge, consistant with short journeys in the cold weather) Heater works fine and the car Warms-up quickly and settles at Normal midway, well within 2 miles of travel, at least according to the temp. guage

In short, it drives very well/sounds fine and I can't find anything wrong with it - but that constant condensation trail is nagging me

- anyone's 1200 Brava/o on here do the same?

 

[marko]

I always thought this was a result of having a life of short journeys and gentle driving.
Its possible the only concern will be her exhaust quickly rotting from the inside (most do this anyway).

 

[Kris]

i just thought its when the weather is cold you can see the warm gases coming out or warm moisture, because in the summer you cant see it.

Kris

 

[Carroll]

Thanks for the replys.
Other cars's condensation trails were the same when their engines were cold, but the difference I noticed was that they cleared as soon as they'd warmed-up...

Think Marko maybe right - too many gentle, low-rev short journeys.
Probably just needs a good old 'Italian tune-up' LOL - Maybe I'll oblige it next time.

 

[Tommy K]

"Probably just needs a good old 'Italian tune-up' LOL"


Thats what I keep telling Kate - The red line is a target & there to tell you when to change gear!!


Only prob is now she drives an auto & on tune-up day you have to hold on tight!!!

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