Water in your exhaust
💡 When you see water dripping from your car's exhaust, it's usually condensation from the exhaust system — especially common on cold starts or short trips when the engine and catalytic converter haven't fully warmed up. As the engine runs, combustion creates water vapor that condenses in the exhaust and drains out; this is normal if it's clear water and only happens during cool or damp conditions. If the water is excessive, persistent, has a sweet smell, is accompanied by white smoke that doesn't clear, overheating, loss of coolant, or engine performance issues, that could indicate a head gasket leak or other coolant-related problem and needs professional inspection. I recommend monitoring the color and amount, checking your coolant level, and scheduling a mechanic visit if you see ongoing white smoke, coolant loss, or poor engine behavior. 😊