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Dool-C15 · 10-16-2015, 12:54 PM

Is this normal. My car has 3,000 miles on it and its a 3.6. Does anyone elses car do this? Thanks

Ragnar · 10-16-2015, 12:59 PM

Normal, these modern cars just run a little rich. I wipe my tips at least once a week.

hrpiii · 10-16-2015, 01:11 PM

normal. Keep some metal polish handy when washing the car.

myold88 · 10-16-2015, 01:37 PM

I clean mine at least once a week at the same time I clean my wheels. Keeps them
looking like new. I do this even if I'm not cleaning the entire car.

BobbiSinister · 10-16-2015, 01:42 PM

I use an All purpose cleaner and a "wheel woolie" to keep them clean, it is a losing battle however.

NJBourne23 · 10-16-2015, 01:44 PM

Do you have a catch can? It's carbon build up but i think if you keep the oil flying through your system, the build up would be that much greater. Can someone else confirm this?

jd10013 · 10-16-2015, 02:21 PM

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Originally Posted by NJBourne23

Do you have a catch can? It's carbon build up but i think if you keep the oil flying through your system, the build up would be that much greater. Can someone else confirm this?

catch can won't do anything for your exhaust. the carbon is coming from the gas burning. in fact, anything that burns creates carbon

splashlog48 · 10-16-2015, 02:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NJBourne23

Do you have a catch can? It's carbon build up but i think if you keep the oil flying through your system, the build up would be that much greater. Can someone else confirm this?

I was waiting for someone to blame the lack of a catchcan
Better order and install 2---ASAP !!!!!

Tenring · 10-16-2015, 02:52 PM

Good quality exhaust tips, not stock are easier to maintain. I clean mine once a week and wax occasionally.

Catch cans are for those who want to do everything they can to take care of their cars. Anyone saying not to put one on a DI engine is simply a spammer, a number of them on C5.

CamaroinCLE · 10-16-2015, 02:57 PM

mine are pretty bad but do come clean somewhat when I just wipe them down... don't know why GM make the interior of them look good with the buildup that will happen.

GoldCartridgeGamer · 10-16-2015, 03:31 PM

I used to fight the battle on keeping them clean, but I gave up.

Vipercar · 10-16-2015, 03:35 PM

Have after market exhaust and just clean the tips every time I go for a drive. Only a Sunday driver overall and not too big of a deal.

Rahjeir · 10-16-2015, 04:02 PM

I get it on the tips and on the back end my car(White car). I assume they stock tune these things to run rich.

GoldCartridgeGamer · 10-16-2015, 04:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Rahjeir

I get it on the tips and on the back end my car(White car). I assume they stock tune these things to run rich.

Yes. GM tends to have a rich stock tune on these cars.

10-16-2015, 12:54 PM	#1
Dool-C15 Drives: 2015 Camaro 2ls Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: indianapolis Posts: 22	black residue on the exhaust tips Is this normal. My car has 3,000 miles on it and its a 3.6. Does anyone elses car do this? Thanks __________________ Dool-C15

10-16-2015, 12:59 PM	#2
Ragnar Destroyed by flooding Drives: Wife's car Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Louisiana Posts: 4,673	Normal, these modern cars just run a little rich. I wipe my tips at least once a week. __________________

10-16-2015, 01:37 PM	#4
myold88 Drives: SUMMIT WHITE 2SS/RS CAMARO Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: 2018: Lakewood Ranch, Fl. Posts: 8,112 View My Garage	I clean mine at least once a week at the same time I clean my wheels. Keeps them looking like new. I do this even if I'm not cleaning the entire car. __________________

10-16-2015, 01:44 PM	#6
NJBourne23 Master of Nothings Drives: 2010 Chevy Camaro 2LT/RS Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: PA Posts: 692 View My Garage	Do you have a catch can? It's carbon build up but i think if you keep the oil flying through your system, the build up would be that much greater. Can someone else confirm this? __________________ 2010 Chevrolet Camaro 2LT/RS

10-16-2015, 03:31 PM	#11
GoldCartridgeGamer Drives: 2014 Ford SVT Raptor SuperCrew Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Memphis, TN Posts: 7,527	I used to fight the battle on keeping them clean, but I gave up. __________________ Phoenix (sold) 2014 Ford SVT Raptor SuperCrew How to hug your camaro Buy the car that you would most like to get beat in. The other guy will always be faster.

10-16-2015, 01:11 PM	#3
hrpiii AKA "Beefcake" Drives: 2023 ZL1 Sharkskin Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Indy Posts: 8,529	normal. Keep some metal polish handy when washing the car.

10-16-2015, 01:42 PM	#5
BobbiSinister Drives: 2011 1LT Traded for 2013 SS 2SS/RS Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: PA Posts: 65	I use an All purpose cleaner and a "wheel woolie" to keep them clean, it is a losing battle however.

10-16-2015, 02:52 PM	#9
Tenring Drives: 2014 2SS/RS - SIM Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Arizona Posts: 2,188	Good quality exhaust tips, not stock are easier to maintain. I clean mine once a week and wax occasionally. Catch cans are for those who want to do everything they can to take care of their cars. Anyone saying not to put one on a DI engine is simply a spammer, a number of them on C5.

10-16-2015, 02:57 PM	#10
CamaroinCLE Drives: 2014 CRT LT Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Cleveland Posts: 151	mine are pretty bad but do come clean somewhat when I just wipe them down... don't know why GM make the interior of them look good with the buildup that will happen.

10-16-2015, 03:35 PM	#12
Vipercar Drives: 2010 IOM 2LT/RS Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Oshawa, Ont Posts: 499	Have after market exhaust and just clean the tips every time I go for a drive. Only a Sunday driver overall and not too big of a deal.

10-16-2015, 04:02 PM	#13
Rahjeir Drives: 2014 1LT w/RS Summit White Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: New Jersey Posts: 87	I get it on the tips and on the back end my car(White car). I assume they stock tune these things to run rich.