answersLogoWhite

0

Why does engine exhaust smoke become white?

Updated: 8/21/2019
User Avatar

Wiki User

8y ago

Best Answer

Engine exhaust turns white from water in the combustion chamber.

User Avatar

Wiki User

8y ago
This answer is:
User Avatar

Add your answer:

Earn +20 pts
Q: Why does engine exhaust smoke become white?
Write your answer...
Submit
Still have questions?
magnify glass
imp
Related questions

Why is black smoke coming out the exhaust?

It is buring oil this is a wrong answer whe engine burn oil to the exhaust smoke is a heavy white smoke no black


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.


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


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 can cause white smoke from a diesel?

Moisture in the exhaust, or a cold running engine.


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.


What does white smoke mean when it is coming out of the exhaust of your 2000 Ford F-350 diesel?

white smoke from diesel exhaust generally means you have engine coolant leaking internally in enginevery rarely , white smoke can indicate a problem with the turbo


What causes smoke to come out of exhaust in a Petrol 1995 Suzuki Escudo?

if it is white smoke engine need to rebuilt.


Loss of radiator fluid?

Look for a leak, if not white smoke from exhaust (going into engine)


Why is therr White smoke coming from exhaust of rexton jeep?

coolant leaking into the engine


Engine over heats white smoke exhaust?

White smoke in the exhaust is water leaking into a piston and turning into steam. You have a leak somewhere in your engine. Your engine may overheat because you are low on coolant. You have run it out through your exhaust pipe. Soon your engine will catch fire and burn up, but you will have saved money by not getting it fixed.


What can cause white smoke from the exhaust only when car is hot you have taken the exhaust manifold and not smoke is coming from the engine this is a sr20det engine turbo coolant levels have not Chan?

have a mechanic check your turbo.most will tell u that a turbo blows black smoke but can aslso blow white smoke when turbo is malfunctioning