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If it's actually white then it's water. Probably a blown head gasket. If it's got a slight blueish tint to it then it would be oil. If it's oil it will have a strong burned oil smell to it.
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What can you do to stop the white smoke from coming out of the exhaust?
the smoke that comes out of a exhaust pipe is supposed to be white
What does a small amount of white smoke coming from the exhaust pipe mean?
You may have oil on the exhaust, once this has burnt off the smoke should stop.
What can cause white smoke from exhaust when heater is on?
I feel these are unrelated but you can investigate a leak in the hoses leading to the heater core as they maybe leaking onto the exhaust pipe, that would produce white smoke, but not from within the tailpipe exhaust. Water and oil leaks will produce white smoke the smell will help you determine which it is.
What is happening when my E55AMG has white smoke from one exhaust pipe?
i have 05 e55amg and just notice white smoke from the exhaust when i start the car and i will drop it off to the dealer to check what the hell is wrong and i will update as soon as i find out.
What causes White smoke during starting early in the morning?
Water vapour due to condensation in the exhaust pipe.
How long can you drive a car after noticing thick white smoke billowing out of exhaust pipe?
You should stop immediately.
Why is white smoke coming from the exhaust manifold?
White smoke from the exhaust pipe is a sign of coolant entering the combustion chamber. Commonly caused by a blown head gasket. STOP driving this vehicle until you have this repaired or you will destroy this engine.
You have thick white smoke coming out of your exhaust smells like oil whats wrongalso has oil coming out exhaust pipe?
Maybe a blown head gasket
What causes white smoke from exhaust pipe in the morning?
the "smoke" is always there when you breathe in the morning, when its cold, you see like a mist, that what that is, its just you usually cant see it
Will a bad valve cover gasket cause smoke from exhaust?
No, it will not cause smoke from the exhaust pipe. However the leaking oil can drip on the exhaust manifold where it will be burnt and smoke.
How do you fix white smoke from exhaust pipe of C280?
All cars blow white smoke when they are cold especially on a cold morning .Worst case scenario if it blows excessive white smoke all the time is a blown head gasket
Why is there white thick smoke emitting from your exhaust pipe?
thick white smoke generally indicates coolant leaking into combustion chamber . check for faulty head gasket od cracked head
