Is This Normal???

gdono1001 · May 1st, 2008, 10:06 AM

I have a 96 gt with stock exhaust and it seems that every time I get out of the car and glance at the back end after driving I notice liquid dripping from both exhaust pipes. I'm not sure if this is gas or just condensation. I would really like to know what it is because if its gas, it might just be one more reason why my mileage is so awful (discussed in another post). It usually drips so much that it will actually leave puddles about 2-3 inches around. Anyone else have this problem with their gt or know if this is normal? What do I need to do about it, if anything?

HMUSN · May 1st, 2008, 10:12 AM

there is an easy way to tell the difference.. smell it.
get that tune up yet?

deedub97GT · May 1st, 2008, 12:34 PM

smell never does it taste it it wont kill you then you can tell if its oil coolant gas water beer or w/e

Trick Tuners · May 1st, 2008, 01:14 PM

Its normal.

gdono1001 · May 1st, 2008, 01:51 PM

i tried smelling it but i really can't tell either way
- I'm working on the tune-up, just went into pep boys last night and found a K&N air filter and a fuel filter, installing this weekend

any other suggestions about what else could I install to improve my fuel economy?

NMR-2vGT · May 1st, 2008, 02:26 PM

Its probably just condensation

G.T. Rags · May 1st, 2008, 02:37 PM

Originally Posted by gdono1001

i tried smelling it but i really can't tell either way
- I'm working on the tune-up, just went into pep boys last night and found a K&N air filter and a fuel filter, installing this weekend

any other suggestions about what else could I install to improve my fuel economy?

new spark plugs and wires

HMUSN · May 1st, 2008, 02:40 PM

mind you he is getting 11mpg..

G.T. Rags · May 1st, 2008, 02:44 PM

air filter, fuel filter, seafoam oil tank, gas tank, and PCV.. Spark Plugs and Wires.

STOP SHIFTING AT 5K

JK

Drtbkercr5 · May 1st, 2008, 02:53 PM

its normal. happens all the time to me

Trick Tuners · May 1st, 2008, 02:58 PM

Originally Posted by HMUSN

mind you he is getting 11mpg..

Oh, damn! I bet its unrelated.

G.T. Rags · May 1st, 2008, 03:01 PM

or his head gasket is shot

Rychen · May 3rd, 2008, 01:28 AM

put your finger in and then smell it, if it smells like fish.....oops wrong thing were talking about coolant and fuel...DUR... if it smells sweet it's coolant if it smells like gas ummm then it's gas.

HBK_2007 · May 3rd, 2008, 01:51 AM

its prolly just water. i see alot of cars around here that drip after they leave a stop light/sign

May 1st, 2008, 10:06 AM	#1
gdono1001 Newbie 1996 GT Convertible Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 25 iTrader: 0 reviews	Is This Normal??? I have a 96 gt with stock exhaust and it seems that every time I get out of the car and glance at the back end after driving I notice liquid dripping from both exhaust pipes. I'm not sure if this is gas or just condensation. I would really like to know what it is because if its gas, it might just be one more reason why my mileage is so awful (discussed in another post). It usually drips so much that it will actually leave puddles about 2-3 inches around. Anyone else have this problem with their gt or know if this is normal? What do I need to do about it, if anything? __________________ "Lethargy, bordering on sloth should remain the cornerstone of an investment style." - Warren Buffet, the world's richest investor

May 1st, 2008, 10:12 AM	#2
HMUSN Doc 1986 SVO Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 36,836 iTrader: 9 reviews	there is an easy way to tell the difference.. smell it. get that tune up yet? __________________

May 1st, 2008, 12:34 PM	#3
deedub97GT MM's Drunken Sailor single turbo in the works as fast as i can push it! Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: virginia beach virginia Posts: 1,822 iTrader: 0 reviews	smell never does it taste it it wont kill you then you can tell if its oil coolant gas water beer or w/e __________________ MILITARY CREW GSM3

May 1st, 2008, 01:14 PM	#4
Trick Tuners MM Fanatic KB'd GT Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: San Diego Posts: 4,471 iTrader: 3 reviews	Its normal. __________________ Check out my forums for stuff on troubleshooting, tuning, etc We teamed up with Socal Performance Racing to bring dyno tuning to San Diego. Be friends with us on FB

May 1st, 2008, 01:51 PM	#5
gdono1001 Newbie 1996 GT Convertible Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 25 iTrader: 0 reviews	i tried smelling it but i really can't tell either way - I'm working on the tune-up, just went into pep boys last night and found a K&N air filter and a fuel filter, installing this weekend any other suggestions about what else could I install to improve my fuel economy? __________________ "Lethargy, bordering on sloth should remain the cornerstone of an investment style." - Warren Buffet, the world's richest investor Last edited by gdono1001; May 1st, 2008 at 01:58 PM.

May 1st, 2008, 02:26 PM	#6
NMR-2vGT Hardcore Enthusiast 1996 GT Too Slow.... Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: California/Nebraska Posts: 2,182 iTrader: 0 reviews	Its probably just condensation __________________ 1996 Mustang GT, Full PI Swap, MGW Shifter, Magnaflow Cat-back, K&N Filter MM Unite For Bubba

May 1st, 2008, 02:40 PM	#8
HMUSN Doc 1986 SVO Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 36,836 iTrader: 9 reviews	mind you he is getting 11mpg.. __________________

May 3rd, 2008, 01:28 AM	#13
Rychen Newbie 1997 GT Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: High Springs,Floriduh Posts: 10 iTrader: 0 reviews	put your finger in and then smell it, if it smells like fish.....oops wrong thing were talking about coolant and fuel...DUR... if it smells sweet it's coolant if it smells like gas ummm then it's gas. __________________

May 3rd, 2008, 01:51 AM	#14
HBK_2007 Genibus Nitito Canus 2009 Ford Mustang GT next year Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Wyoming Posts: 2,668 iTrader: 0 reviews	its prolly just water. i see alot of cars around here that drip after they leave a stop light/sign __________________ Red 1996 GT: JLT RAI, Steeda Underdrive pullies, Stewart Waterpump; nothing to brag about Black 2009 45th aniverary edition GT 5 speed: K&N CAI, BBK Twin 62mm Throttle Body, BBK Underdrive Pullies, muffler delete

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