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Dripping Exhaust-is this normal?

Keg26

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Guys,

I pulled my truck out of my garage into my driveway and noticed my truck was dripping from what appears to be the exhaust. Is this normal? I think it's just water but wanted to check if this is considered typical. I noticed it dripping in two locations in what I think is the exhaust. This is a new 2021 bighorn 1500 with less than 1800 miles.

I'm not all that mechanically savvy so please bear with me.

Thanks in advance!
 

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Guys,

I pulled my truck out of my garage into my driveway and noticed my truck was dripping from what appears to be the exhaust. Is this normal? I think it's just water but wanted to check if this is considered typical. I noticed it dripping in two locations in what I think is the exhaust. This is a new 2021 bighorn 1500 with less than 1800 miles.

I'm not all that mechanically savvy so please bear with me.

Thanks in advance!

Muffler yes. I wouldn’t think the bolted flange should leak though. I haven’t seen that flange un bolted. if it’s had a design for that yes. Every flange joint I seen leaks if there is a exhaust leak. Do you feel air at the flange?
 

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Every vehicle I have ever owned has some type of exhaust leak. If you feel it is excessive have the dealer check it out. It should cause no problems.
 

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Condensation can and will leak from the exhaust at various points. I wouldn't worry too much about it
 

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The weep hole on the muffler is supposed to drip. That's why it's there. The flange shouldn't leak, but I would suspect it's the AC drain dripping and running down it, not a leak.
This is your culprit. I parked my truck today and heard hissing from moisture hitting a hot surface. I looked under the truck, and saw the AC dripping onto the exhaust. Seems like a bad place to have it drip but its not really hurting anything so no big deal. FWIW, I could see water in the same place as the photo, so I'm sure that's what's going on.
 

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