Patrick Posted March 2, 2005 Share Posted March 2, 2005 Hi. I have a 1995 Pathfinder. Runs fine, I never have to add coolant or oil between changes. It just passed NY Inspection with no problems. But man does the exhaust smoke! Especially when compared to other cars such as my mothers and brothers. Also it has a bad odor to it-If I have my truck running outside you can smell the fumes in the house-very strong(so now I park further down the driveway). It drips what looks like water from the tailpipe. Does anyone elses truck have these symptoms? Thanks for the help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackpath94 Posted March 3, 2005 Share Posted March 3, 2005 (edited) yep mine does the same thing i dont think is a problem Edited March 3, 2005 by blackpath94 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oilman Posted March 3, 2005 Share Posted March 3, 2005 sounds like excess water in the exhaust, but why???? do you drive short distances without warming up the engine? do you wash your car alot? does it happen all the time, or just in the morning when its cold? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
96pfinderSE Posted March 3, 2005 Share Posted March 3, 2005 Head gasket? possibly ive heard about lots of white smoke bein cause by it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diesel Boy Posted March 3, 2005 Share Posted March 3, 2005 Smoke or condensation/steam i wonder???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackpath94 Posted March 3, 2005 Share Posted March 3, 2005 (edited) well for me it happens in the morning, so i think its because i have to park outside. mine isnt a head gasket because it doesnt smell like oil burning. Edited March 3, 2005 by blackpath94 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
96pfinderSE Posted March 4, 2005 Share Posted March 4, 2005 Its because your outside mine smokes when its cold and it stink 2 minutes of drivin and its gone. I have to park outside also. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diesel Boy Posted March 4, 2005 Share Posted March 4, 2005 Ok, it condensation/steam forming in the exhaust due to the cooler external temperatures. The strong smell is the rich mixture the computer feeds the engine when its cold to aid start up. Exactly the same as in the old carby cars, when you pulled the choke. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
96pfinderSE Posted March 4, 2005 Share Posted March 4, 2005 What he said Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackpath94 Posted March 4, 2005 Share Posted March 4, 2005 (edited) yea i wasnt worried about it. i would be able to tell if it was an oil leak,(we have snowmobiles and i love the exaust smell) we have a 3rd garage but my dad just has to keep the 65 vette inside. i mean really come on...the Pathfinder deserves better than a car cover. Edited March 4, 2005 by blackpath94 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Pickles Posted March 4, 2005 Share Posted March 4, 2005 Diesel Boy is right on. Don't worry unless you experience bad performance, loss of oil or coolant, etc. But its perfectly normal in any climate that regularly dips below the dewpoint or has cool but moist air. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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