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Blue smoke, burning oil. (tired)

White smoke, burning coolant. (bad head gasket)

Black smoke, excess gasoline (flooding).

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Q: Your car engine has smoke coming from it What is the problem?
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Smoke from car?

The color of the smoke will help identify the problem. Blue smoke is engine or transmission oil. Black smoke, excess fuel. White smoke, engine coolant.


There's light blue smoke coming from the tailpipe when i start the car what causes this problem?

You probably have a little oil seeping into the combustion chamber while the engine is off. Once you start the engine, this oil is burned and causes the smoke you see.


Why does car smoke?

WHERE IS THE SMOKE COMING FROM ?


What are some possible causes of black smoke coming out of a car exhaust?

Black smoke coming out of the exhaust of a car is usually due to oil being burned in the engine's cylinders. This can be caused by a worn piston ring or rings.


Your 1994 Oldsmobile has white smoke coming out the exhaust What is wrong with it?

Car maintenance is very important for a smooth ride. When there is white smoke coming out of the exhaust, it is usually an indication of water in the engine.


Could that knocking noise from the engine and that smoke coming from the muffler have anything to do with the car not starting?

If you have knocking from the engine and smoke from the exhaust then you have far more problems than the car just not starting. Sick professional help immediately.


Why would white smoke come from the engine?

White smoke coming from the engine can mean many different things. One such thing is that your car may have a blown head gasket or that oil is burning in the engine.


Why is smoke coming from the vents of your car?

Smoke could be coming from the vents of your car for a number of reasons. You may have an internal car fire.


What causes white smoke from coming from inside the car engine?

White smoke is usually vaporized coolant. You may have a blown gasket or a crack somewhere.


What could be wrong if your car has blue smoke coming from the exhaust?

If your engine is blowing blue smoke your engine is burning oil.If the smoke is present on acceleration, the piston rings are bad.If smoke is present on deceleration, then the valve guide seals are bad.


Can a car cutting out with out a check engine light coming on?

Have vehicle scanned to determine problem


Why is car not over heating but whitegray smoke is coming out from under hood?

White or gray smoke coming out from under the hood of a car could be the result of a small water leak spraying water on a hot engine. A running engine is naturally hot enough to create steam when water hits it.