I see a lot of white smoke when I start my car... but then it disappears after 5-10 secs!
2006-07-02 22:33:38 · 11 answers · asked by Mike 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
What color smoke would you like?
2006-07-02 22:37:32 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 9⤊ 0⤋
this is a common occurance on any engine with age. the valve stem seals become hard and when the engine sits for a while a small amount of engine oil will run down the valve stem and go into the combustion chamber. when you first start the car this oil is burned away causing a white/blue smoke. you should concider haveing the head removed and the vales reground and valve guides replaced or knurled. this will stop the start-up smoke. be advised though, you should concider haveing the engine rebuilt. the bottom end of the engine has as many miles on it as the heads.
2006-07-03 01:52:59 · answer #2 · answered by just_mike61 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
White smoke is caused by coolant or water coming out the tail pipe. There is a chance that the white smoke was caused by water splashing up from a puddle onto the exhaust pipe. Keep an eye on the coolant level in the radiator in any event.
White smoke when first started is normal. If white smoke continues you have an internal coolant leak, i.e., cracked head/blown head gasket. Black smoke is caused by a rich fuel condition. Blue smoke is caused by oil consumption. The smell of coolant inside your car is caused by a leaking heater core.
2006-07-02 22:44:14 · answer #3 · answered by X P 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm having this issue too. I removed my 2 of my cats from my exhaust to get a free flow effect. The downside is.. there's the smoke in the morning.
My exhaust mechanic told me to put 1 of em' back and it should solve the problem.
2006-07-02 23:46:26 · answer #4 · answered by adrian p 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Check carbuerator if older auto. If newer check the fuel system circuit, that is filters, sensors, and injectors. Get a Chilton or Hayes manual. Get a emission check sometimes this reveals where to start. Get a tune-up if you have not done so.
2006-07-02 22:39:19 · answer #5 · answered by LeBlanc 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Either the valves are going slowly of you mixture (gas and air) if too rich thats why its in puffs and then gone once you burn up excess gas
2006-07-02 22:39:21 · answer #6 · answered by icedragon1420 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Are there a group of Catholic cardinals sitting in your back seat voting on a new pope?
2006-07-02 22:38:53 · answer #7 · answered by lampoilman 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Probably not smoke, just harmless vapour
2006-07-02 22:36:59 · answer #8 · answered by Chimp 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
oil rings and compression ring worn valve stem seal may be stuffed and vavle guides worn.
2006-07-02 22:36:49 · answer #9 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need a valve job. Your valves are worn.
2006-07-02 22:36:20 · answer #10 · answered by drummer4justus 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋