everytime i start my car for the first time in the morning a big cloud of white smoke puffs out, what could be wrong
2006-07-06 14:49:41 · 5 answers · asked by *~*mandee*~* 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
You may have the oil sludge problem see link below. I would also do a search to find out more info..
ASE Master Tech. 27 years
2006-07-06 14:54:29 · answer #1 · answered by james121400 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
first look at what color the cloud of smike really is, is it lightist blue (you need to look carefully to see this color) or is it really white. if its ligtish blue then chances are you got a missfire happening, either change your spark plugs or engine oil or both. next if its white then its not that big of a problem, its just your car needs to warm up before bing reved. try this, start yur car but DON't rev the engine or drive off immeadietly, give it some time to warm up then see if the smoke is there..
2006-07-06 21:57:12 · answer #2 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
white smoke,ie:steam, is normally caused by an internal combustion leak, one of the most common causes is a leaking headgasket. I recommend that you have a mechanic do a internal combustion leak test ..
You can do a quick check yourself, remove the oil filler cap and see if there are any milky deposits in the cap, if so, you don't need to go any further, the headgasket is blown, if not, have it tested anyway just to make sure.
2006-07-06 21:56:39 · answer #3 · answered by Jack Kerouac 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
could be antifreeze. May have a cylinder leaking. Blue smoke is oil burning so I would have that antifreeze thing checked out.
2006-07-06 21:53:51 · answer #4 · answered by pappa_15 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You've got a blown head gasket or cracked head. If you turn wrenches, take it apart and check it. If you don't, take it to the shop ASAP and keep a CLOSE eye on your coolant level.
2006-07-06 21:54:39 · answer #5 · answered by jeff s 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋