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Considering that if you have black smoke your car is running too rich. Blueish white smoke from the exhaust means it burning oil. Depending on exactly where this white smoke is coming from it is most likely Transmission Fluid that is burning. A bad seal or gasket on the trans will cause it to leak. Especially when your car is hot and the tranny is shifting, this will cause more pressure on the leaks thus forcing out more fluid. This form of excessive leakage shoots out the fluid which then hits the exhaust manifold or exhaust pipe and burns up very quickly producing a thick white smoke that if your driving it seems to be coming from the tailpipe but actually is coming from the front center of the car. A good way to check is to go to a quarter car wash, spray off the bottom of the car, and any parts of the exhaust manifold or pipe. After driving for a while, and it still smokes, you should be able to see freshly burnt on stains on the exhaust system. Also don't forget to check your trans, fluid lvels.
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What causes a car to make white smoke from under the hood?
white smoke can be either your car overheating, or smoke from an electrical issue
Is it safe to drive a car when the car is smoking white smoke after the car is turned off?
Yes
White smoke smelling like petrol what can it be?
white smoke comming from tail pipe along with excess water in ascent car
What would cause white smoke to come out of the tailpipe after the car sat for months?
White smoke is a symptom of a blown head gasket.
You think the car is over fueling.a lot of white smoke from the exhaut?
The old standard that we used was: Black smoke = too much fuel Blue smoke = Oil White smoke = water Hope this helped. Exactly, white smoke is a sign of coolant in the combustion chamber. Stop driving the car and have it looked at by a professional immediately.
Why is my turbo car blowing white smoke out of the exhaust?
its farting
What causes white smoke when you start the car in the morning?
condensation
What does a car have white smoke coming from the exhaust when put into reverse?
Reverse has nothing to do with it, unless the smoke is coming from your differential. White smoke typically indicates you are burning oil somewhere.
Why is White smoke from engine a minute after starting car?
ENGINE SMOKE Check Related link below
What does mean when a car emits white smoke?
It depends from where it emitting it. White smoke could be steam if from the front - check radiator White smoke from underneath could be transmission fluid White somke from tailpipe could mean burning oil.
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.
Why does your Toyota MR2 burn white smoke?
White smoke occurs when there is moisture evaporating from the exhaust system from sitting overnight or in cold weather. Your car may also emit white smoke if there is a head gasket leak and the car is burning coolant. In this case, you will need to see a technician immediately.
