what could this be?
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From: rochford
what could this be?
when my engines cold and i start it it runs fine no problems but when it warms up i get a white smoke coming from my exhaust? anyone no what this could be?
any help would be appreciated
any help would be appreciated
Nae Bither!
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From: aberdeenshire
When the car is warm, is there any heat come out the blowers?
Does the temp. guage sit higher than normal?
Also you can check the oil filler cap or water expansion bottle for signs of water mixing with oil (mayoniase).
These would suggest head gasket problems.
But is it smoke or steam? As Bailes says it could just be water lying in the exhaust.
Best of luck!
Does the temp. guage sit higher than normal?
Also you can check the oil filler cap or water expansion bottle for signs of water mixing with oil (mayoniase).
These would suggest head gasket problems.
But is it smoke or steam? As Bailes says it could just be water lying in the exhaust.
Best of luck!
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From: Bridgend, South Wales
The car has to be driven to keep the engine from getting full of soot.
When you set fire to something you get water, this water sits in the exhaust and when the engine gets hot it's slowly burning it off.
Stop turning the car on for the time being, change the oil and when you pass your test take it for a good run down the motorway!
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From: rochford
When the car is warm, is there any heat come out the blowers?
Does the temp. guage sit higher than normal?
Also you can check the oil filler cap or water expansion bottle for signs of water mixing with oil (mayoniase).
These would suggest head gasket problems.
But is it smoke or steam? As Bailes says it could just be water lying in the exhaust.
Best of luck!
Does the temp. guage sit higher than normal?
Also you can check the oil filler cap or water expansion bottle for signs of water mixing with oil (mayoniase).
These would suggest head gasket problems.
But is it smoke or steam? As Bailes says it could just be water lying in the exhaust.
Best of luck!
tempature gauge site normally
dont see any signs of water mixing with oil
how could i tell if its smoke or steam?
also my rocker cover gasket had gone, got a new one on the way would that have anything to do with it?
Last edited by rhysdavis; Feb 16, 2011 at 03:25 PM.
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From: rochford
Theres your problem. Your doing more damage to your car by starting it up and not driving it.
The car has to be driven to keep the engine from getting full of soot.
When you set fire to something you get water, this water sits in the exhaust and when the engine gets hot it's slowly burning it off.
Stop turning the car on for the time being, change the oil and when you pass your test take it for a good run down the motorway!
The car has to be driven to keep the engine from getting full of soot.
When you set fire to something you get water, this water sits in the exhaust and when the engine gets hot it's slowly burning it off.
Stop turning the car on for the time being, change the oil and when you pass your test take it for a good run down the motorway!