GEN 2 Exhaust leak

[RedPanda]

uploading video I took below

Cold start this morning and at idle, noticed and heard leaking underneath the truck. Coming from a portion of the exhaust, tried to get a video of it. Sounded like it was burning (bubbling) whatever fluid it was leaking. Didn't smell though and stopped after the engine warmed up (5 minutes). Thoughts? Concerns? Recommendations?

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[Donmatteo]

Seems like the condensation in the exhaust is burning off. The exhaust also has weep holes for draining. Not sure you have anything to worry about but if you're concerned, a better video/audio might help or a visit to a dealer.

 

[nikhsub1]

Get under there on a cold start and move you hands around the clamps - if there is a leak you will feel the air. Can also do the same when warm/hot but need to be careful not to burn yourself. The dripping you see is just condensation from a cold start. If there is a small leak they usually seal up when the exhaust gets hot due to expansion.

 

[RedPanda]

Thanks! Appreciate the insight, I’m very green when it comes to mechanical knowledge but learning fast with everyone’s help.

I’m in AZ so hard to find a cold day right now but I’ll do it super early if I see it happen again.

 

[Donmatteo]

Thanks! Appreciate the insight, I’m very green when it comes to mechanical knowledge but learning fast with everyone’s help.

I’m in AZ so hard to find a cold day right now but I’ll do it super early if I see it happen again.

Cold start is when it sits for overnight and completely cools down. Cold start means the engine is cold and not warm from a recent start or a hot start where it's been running for a long time and it's up to temp.

 

[icecoldak]

Sounds normal--Just go DRIVE and stop worrying lol

 

[Frank N]

Make sure those two clamps are tight where it’s dripping and drive on and be happy. It’s just condensation.

 

[icecoldak]

The exhaust does have weep holes in it to allow the moisture to drip out so thats also normal!