Here's a strange one. I had my car engine completely rebuilt after a nightmare purchase...long story. It is running great and has since I got it back in February. I noticed that the rear muffler has a small leak on the bottom portion along a seam and there is oil coming out. Is it possible that the oil is from the previous engine that was a complete mess and is being pushed out the muffler now? Is it possible that it is from a great running engine that has no oil leaks at all - even around the manifold? I have checked threads on this site and can't find any reference to this one... Is it possible that it's not oil, just condensation and soot?
Don
Oil in Exhaust?
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donerehart
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Oil in Exhaust?
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124JOE
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Re: Oil in Exhaust?
yes to all
you should go drive it arond 500miles to help burn out any leftover oil
you should go drive it arond 500miles to help burn out any leftover oil
when you do everything correct people arent sure youve done anything at all (futurama)
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manoa matt
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Re: Oil in Exhaust?
"Is it possible that it's not oil, just condensation and soot?"
Yes, oil would smoke horribly.
Yes, oil would smoke horribly.