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A little bit of smoke is not bad.
Especially when you drive an old car.
But when you drive a recent car(2013) it could be something in your catalythic converter.
If so... drive by your mechanic.
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∙ 11y agoMoisture/water/coolant in the combustion.
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Diesel engine giving white smoke at start up?
Usually white smoke is the result of a cold engine. After the engine warms up, the white smoke should disappear. Faulty injector spray patterns are another common problem.
99 7.3 no power and blowing white smoke?
in a diesel engine, no power and blowing white smoke, indicates a bad turbo on the engine
Why is White smoke from engine a minute after starting car?
ENGINE SMOKE Check Related link below
You were driving your 1995 Jeep and the engine was making a knocking sound and then the engine died and white smoke smelling of oil began coming out of the engine?
White smoke. Means water/coolant in your engine. Most likely you blew the head gasket, if you smell oil and see white smoke.
What does it mean when white smoke comes out of engine?
the engine is flooded with gas
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.
Why does aircooled engine blow white smoke?
White smoke will come out of a vehicle's exhaust system when the engine is cold. This is because of condensation build up in the engine and exhaust. The white smoke should go away after several minutes of idling. If you engine is always blowing white smoke, regardless of temperature, then it might be burning oil. Check the levels of your engine oil and your transmission fluid (if you have an automatic) and have the engine compression checked for blow-by.
What does it mean when your engine sputters and you have white smoke coming from you tail pipes?
White smoke coming from your tail pipe often indicates an issue with your coolant. The smoke comes from burning coolant. The engine sputters and white smoke is likely an issue with the head gasket.
Why does engine exhaust smoke become white?
Engine exhaust turns white from water in the combustion chamber.
What cause black smoke white smoke blue smoke in diesel engine?
In a diesel engine, blue smoke is an indication of oil being burned. Black smoke means that there is incomplete combustion of the fuel. White smoke can be seen when raw diesel fuel is not being burned.
Why does your truck white smoke?
Typically water in engine.
What can cause the white smoke on your BMW?
overheating of the engine.
