1998 Toyota Camry frozen condensation in exhaust system

1998 TOYOTA CAMRY
12,000 MILES • 4 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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SHIPLEY
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I live in a cold climate and my car stood outdoors for almost a week, with an automatic ignition system kicking in about 10 times per day to keep the engine warm. However, a lot of condensation seems to have frozen in the exhaust system. Now the engine won't climb over 20 mph, and very little exhaust comes out the tailpipe -- mostly steam escapes from behind the engine block.

What is the best way to clean out the exhaust system of this frozen condensation?

Thank you,

Michael
Feb 3, 2009 at 3:38 PM
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MHPAUTOS
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Hi there,

May be just let the car idle for a while and let the exhaust do the trick, but as i live in a hot country i have never come across this before.

mark (mhpautos)
Feb 3, 2009 at 3:46 PM
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