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Is it normal for white smoke to come out of the exhaust at startup of a 2000 Rav 4 when the weather is cold?
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is there a sweet smell? Does the coolant level drop in the overflow tank and/or the radiator? if so, you might be looking at a bad head gasket. if there is slight white smoke(usually condensation) and no loss of coolant, then it is normal. once the engine (and exhaust system) gets hot, there should be no more smoke. if the smoke has a bluish tint it could be valve seals leaking. the best thing to do is take it to a garage just about when they close and leave the car with instructions to check the smoke coming from the exhaust the next morning. just about any tech. i know of can identify whether there is a head gasket leak, valve seal leak, or normal condensation burn off just by seeing it start cold!
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What causes white smoke to come from an diesel mondeo exhaust during the first start of the day?
If it is only at the start of the day and disappears shortly after startup, it is just condensation in the exhaust that is burning off. Pretty normal, especially in cold or rainy weather.
Is it normal for white smoke to come out of the exhaust at startup of a 2000 Rav 4?
is there a sweet smell? Does the coolant level drop in the overflow tank and/or the radiator? if so, you might be looking at a bad head gasket. if there is slight white smoke(usually condensation) and no loss of coolant, then it is normal. once the engine (and exhaust system) gets hot, there should be no more smoke.
Is it normal for white smoke to come out of the exhaust tale pipe at startup of a 2000 Rav 4?
yes most gasoline/ petrol burning cars will have more water vapor in a cold start situation
What causes white smoke at start up?
White smoke at start up is due to moisture in the exhaust or on a diesel it can be normal due to the engine being cold.White smoke at start up is due to moisture in the exhaust or on a diesel it can be normal due to the engine being cold.
What is the reason for white smoke from your cars exhaust?
possible blown head gasket. I don't get white smoke from my exhaust! is it from yours? If it is just after you start your car it is normal.
Your exhaust emits white smoke and drops of water even when engine warms up but no loss of coolant or overheating?
If there is no overheating or loss of coolant, most likely it is due to condensation in the exhaust system (pretty normal in cool or rainy weather).
White smoke from exhaust on start up from diesel engine?
corsa 1.5 diesel lumpy at start up with white smoke from exhaust returning to normal after a couple of minuets
89 Mazda 323 smoking on startup?
White smoke when cold - normal condensation burning off Blue smoke when engine is at normal operating temperature - could be bad valve guides or seals.
Should a 2003 ford cobra smokes on start up?
No car engine should smoke from the hood on startup. The color of the smoke will indicate the problem. White thick smoke indicates burning oil, while grey smoke indicates an exhaust issue.?æ
Will water in gas make an exhaust smoke?
Yes & it's usually whiter than normal.
Why does my 2003 4-cylinder Toyota Solara have white smoke coming from exhaust 5-10 seconds after startup regardless of temperature though less likely when cold does not smell like antifreeze?
White smoke at startup (when the engine and exhaust have completely cooled down) is usually caused by condensation. It's especially noticeable in cooler weather when the car is used for short trips. The engine never really gets totally warmed up, existing condensation in the exhaust isn't completely evaporated. In short, what you may be seeing is simply steam vapor. If the smoke isn't white but is more gray or blue/white it's oil. A few seconds of oil smoke at startup is usually caused by leaking valve stem seals. Oil drips down the valves and onto piston tops when the engine is idle. On startup the oil is burned causing a few seconds of smoke. The puff of burning oil is most noticeable after the car has been sitting awhile, like overnight. Unless the seals are really bad not enough oil drips into the combustion chamber during shorter stops to notice any smoke. Cheers
Can car being not run for 5 months cause white smoke from the tailpipe?
White smoke from the exhaust is a symptom of moisture in the combustion chamber. If you see it after that initial startup, then suspect a blown head gasket. A compression test will verify this.
