We're on our way to South Carolina! And it's terrifying.

"HondoyotaE38: A Japanese and German Collab...wait a minute" (hondoyota) 06/16/2019 at 10:57 • Filed to: None

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The Odyssey is SHAKING. Very very badly. There’s strange water coming from the exhaust that’s a lot more than the usual AC drip. We’re gonna stop somewhere in Georgia, I’ll update where specifically when we get closer, maybe some Oppos nearby can swing by where we stop if you want. We’re probably  gonna stop at a Honda dealer too to check it out.

Highlander-Datsuns are Forever > HondoyotaE38: A Japanese and German Collab...wait a minute 06/16/2019 at 11:09

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Hmmmmm at this point stop leak might be a good idea.

DipodomysDeserti > Highlander-Datsuns are Forever 06/16/2019 at 12:08

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I add stop leak to my exhaust at least once a month. Really good preventative measure to make sure all the water stays in it.

Under_Score > HondoyotaE38: A Japanese and German Collab...wait a minute 06/16/2019 at 13:21

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The official footwear of somewhat-brand-conscious  males under 30 who are passengers on a long trip.

HondoyotaE38: A Japanese and German Collab...wait a minute > Under_Score 06/16/2019 at 13:36

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Aw, you know me too well

I also brought this guy along in case I get sleepy

Highlander-Datsuns are Forever > DipodomysDeserti 06/16/2019 at 14:00

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For exhaust leaks I would probably put the stop leak into the gas tank, that way it can help the entire fuel and exhaust system in one treatment. 

Manwich - now Keto-Friendly > HondoyotaE38: A Japanese and German Collab...wait a minute 06/16/2019 at 15:13

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Is this van normally used for short trips? If so, it could be that this long trip is causing built up water condensation to boil out of the oil. It’s not something to worry about normally.

However, if it’s also overheating, then it could be a situation of coolant getting into the oil which would likely be caused by a bad head gasket.

As for the shaking... does it shake even when you’re not moving?  Or is it a shake at speed?

HondoyotaE38: A Japanese and German Collab...wait a minute > Manwich - now Keto-Friendly 06/16/2019 at 15:36

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Its a shake at highway speeds, or 50+mph. It shudders violently but any slower and it’s mostly fine. It’s daily driven by my mom who drives it from Kissimmee/Poinciana all the way to Lake Nona and back and if she’s not driving it then my dad goes all around Central Florida running errands and whatnot. So short trips, not so much. It doesn’t overheat and the head gasket was replaced amon g many other things during it's time in the shop. So that's why I'm confused about the excess water from near the exhaust, the drip wasn't even from the pipe itself. 

Michael > HondoyotaE38: A Japanese and German Collab...wait a minute 06/16/2019 at 15:39

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Mufflers have drain holes usually

Michael > HondoyotaE38: A Japanese and German Collab...wait a minute 06/16/2019 at 15:40

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High humidity can also cause excessive condensation from the exhaust

Manwich - now Keto-Friendly > HondoyotaE38: A Japanese and German Collab...wait a minute 06/16/2019 at 15:51

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“ It’s daily driven by my mom who drives it from Kissimmee/Poinciana all the way to Lake Nona”

Had to go to google maps on that as I have no idea where these places are. According to Google, that’s a 30 min drive each way... so that should be enough to prevent water buildup in the oil. Maybe the headgasket is still an issue... but it’s just a slow leak . The best way to do that is by getting an oil analysis done.

As for the shake, it’s likely to be an out-of-balance tire OR a tire with a broken belt.

HondoyotaE38: A Japanese and German Collab...wait a minute > Michael 06/16/2019 at 16:09

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I checked it, it wasn’t coming from there. It was coming from a deep recessed area  right next to it, which is what was really odd.

HondoyotaE38: A Japanese and German Collab...wait a minute > Michael 06/16/2019 at 16:10

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Could be, since Florida. I guess the only thing weird is how it wasn't coming from the designated drain pipe or even the exhaust pipe itself, just a deep crevice right next to both pipes. 

HondoyotaE38: A Japanese and German Collab...wait a minute > Manwich - now Keto-Friendly 06/16/2019 at 16:13

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Ah yeah my bad, should’ve told you the distance instead of the locations lol. We just got new tires and an alignment and even a rotation after a day of driving to be safe so I don't know about that but we're likely to stop at a Honda dealer in South Carolina to check it out.

Michael > HondoyotaE38: A Japanese and German Collab...wait a minute 06/16/2019 at 16:56

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Is the spare tire area dry? Did anything spill in the cargo area?

HondoyotaE38: A Japanese and German Collab...wait a minute > Michael 06/16/2019 at 17:19

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The spare tire is under the floor of the second row, not in the rear.

Manwich - now Keto-Friendly > HondoyotaE38: A Japanese and German Collab...wait a minute 06/16/2019 at 17:41

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Just because you got new tires doesn't preclude the possibility that once of the tires is defective or that the shop did a good job with the alignment/balancing.

Under_Score > HondoyotaE38: A Japanese and German Collab...wait a minute 06/16/2019 at 22:40

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I HAVE ONE OF THOSE!!!! His name is Ralph, and he speaks in High School Musical lyrics. What’s yours named?!

HondoyotaE38: A Japanese and German Collab...wait a minute > Under_Score 06/17/2019 at 05:40

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“speaks in high school musical lyrics”

His name is.... Dinosaur. With a capital D I guess? Lol idk I don't think I've ever named any stuffed animals as a kid other than the type of animal they are

Under_Score > HondoyotaE38: A Japanese and German Collab...wait a minute 06/17/2019 at 07:36

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It’s fine. You have one, too, and that’s what matters.