Fort Madison Auto Repair

Your hybrid uses less gasoline than your previous car, so you might expect its exhaust system to have an easier life too. Then you notice rust underneath or hear a new rasp when the engine starts. How can equipment that operates less often still develop corrosion? Hybrid operation can influence the temperature and moisture conditions inside an exhaust system, particularly during short trips. However, hybrids are not automatically destined to rust faster than every gasoline car. Driving patterns, road exposure, component materials, and system condition all affect the outcome. Understanding those factors helps explain what the inspection should look for. Exhaust Moisture Begins With Normal Engine Operation Burning gasoline produces water vapor along with other combustion products. When that vapor reaches cooler exhaust components, some moisture can condense. Water appearing at the tailpipe during a cold start can therefore be normal and does not by itself prove a cool ... read more