2006 Dodge Charger seems to get hot underneath the car

2006 DODGE CHARGER
51,000 MILES • V8 • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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i noticed when i wash my car, and do the undercarriage wash when i go thru a car wash.. the car gives off alot of steam.. and when i stop the car right after, steam comes up from the car and under the hood and some up inside the window. and i notice the inside of my windshield gets this film on it and its so hard to clean off. i figure something is running hotter than normal, there's also some fading with the paint on my driver side doors.. the sections near each wheel.. im assuming its from that. i dont know much bout cars but i know ive never had a car steam like that after goin thru the car wash. is this normal for a v8 hemi? i have a warranty and i want to know if its something i can get fixed. i know it shouldnt make my paint (the glossy coat) fade on the doors unless theres a problem.
Aug 9, 2010 at 4:30 PM
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ERNEST CLARK
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If water is getting on the catalytic converters, it will definitely steam. But as for your paint fading, I can't be sure.

If the car is under warranty, take it in. It's possible the heat shields for the cats are damaged.
Sep 18, 2010 at 10:39 AM