Black around exhaust & bumper
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Hey All,
I just had an oil change done almost 3 weeks ago and a 50 point inspection done. Someone at work brought to my attention today that my rear bumper around the exhaust is black. I went to check and low and behold IT IS. I checked the oil level but can't really tell or know where it should be at. I have one of those annoying orange dip sticks. Any idea what this could be? It is a 2007 Honda Civic Ex with about 270,000 kms.
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Doreen
I just had an oil change done almost 3 weeks ago and a 50 point inspection done. Someone at work brought to my attention today that my rear bumper around the exhaust is black. I went to check and low and behold IT IS. I checked the oil level but can't really tell or know where it should be at. I have one of those annoying orange dip sticks. Any idea what this could be? It is a 2007 Honda Civic Ex with about 270,000 kms.
Any feedback is appreciated!
Thanks
Doreen
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They said it would normally be cause to some sort of oil leak. But they ran all kinds of tests on it and even a "health check" and nothing. No issues, no problems. I am kind of leaning towards they probably didn't tighten something when they did the oil change and maybe didn't want to admit the blame to me so they just fixed it. All in all, they are always pretty decent as far as price goes considering.
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Re: Black around exhaust & bumper
If the tailpipe is too close to the body or bent at the wrong angle, or bumper cover bent/damaged/moved/warped, soot might get on the bumper cover.
Some soot is normal from the exhaust, but it shouldn't collect on the body unless something unusual is going on.
Other stuff, like poor running, oil consumption, overrich condition, high speeds and loads.........................
..........cold starts and extended warmups all winter while sitting still *Canada*, anything like that?
Some soot is normal from the exhaust, but it shouldn't collect on the body unless something unusual is going on.
Other stuff, like poor running, oil consumption, overrich condition, high speeds and loads.........................
..........cold starts and extended warmups all winter while sitting still *Canada*, anything like that?
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Ya, I am in Canada and have had cold starts for sure. I actually have a picture of it but I can't seem to figure out how to share it. Plus my car was so dirty with layers of crap from the weather so its possible it just stuck on to it. As far as the muffler and bumper goes, its all original and there are no smashes on it. It is in perfect condition. Thanks for the reply btw!
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