[Tankmalone]

Changed my oil the other day and noticed this piece of metal just freely hanging out right in front of the cat. Assuming it HAS to be from either the flex pipe (nothing seemed damaged) or from the header connection. I broke my hand so couldn't get under to get a better view at the header. The 'ring' was a solid piece all around (no slit) , it easily cut with tin snips. Haven't noticed any exhaust leak (smell or sound) or pending codes.

 

[Malish]

This ring is from the corrugation, there is nothing wrong with that

 

[Robertcladner]

Changed my oil the other day and noticed this piece of metal just freely hanging out right in front of the cat. Assuming it HAS to be from either the flex pipe (nothing seemed damaged) or from the header connection. I broke my hand so couldn't get under to get a better view at the header. The 'ring' was a solid piece all around (no slit) , it easily cut with tin snips. Haven't noticed any exhaust leak (smell or sound) or pending codes.

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What does it mean when black stuff comes out of your exhaust?

 

[repairman54]

Condensation water coming out stained by carbon. Normal. You will see it on the drain holes in the muffler also.

 

[tic]

Especially with DI