Small amount of oil at 1 tailpipe

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October 28th, 2024 | 10:39 AM

hwalzer

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Small amount of oil at 1 tailpipe

Only at cold start up, small drops of oil out of 1 tailpipe only. Stops when warmed up.

October 28th, 2024 | 10:44 AM

oldcutlass

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That is not oil, it's condensation mixed with soot. It's normal

October 28th, 2024 | 10:47 AM

BangScreech4-4-2

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Quote:

Originally Posted by hwalzer

Only at cold start up, small drops of oil out of 1 tailpipe only. Stops when warmed up.

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Originally Posted by oldcutlass

That is not oil, it's condensation mixed with soot. It's normal

Most likely the case. Rub it between your thumb and forefinger to feel how slippery it is.

Are we talking about the 4-4-2 in your avatar?

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