Rear exhuast coming out white smoke.... sometimes have alot, sometimes abit only..........
2006-11-13 13:11:24 · 8 answers · asked by Alex W 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
"White smoke: White smoke is caused by water and or antifreeze entering the cylinder, and the engine trying to burn it with the fuel. The white smoke is steam. There are special gaskets (head gaskets are the primary gaskets) that keep the antifreeze from entering the cylinder area. The cylinder is where the fuel and air mixture are being compressed and burned. Any amount of antifreeze that enters this area will produce a white steam that will be present at the tailpipe area.
If white smoke is present, check to see if the proper amount of antifreeze is inside the radiator and the overflow bottle. Also check to see if antifreeze has contaminated the engine oil. You can look at the engine oil dipstick, or look at the under side of the engine oil filler cap. If the oil is contaminated with antifreeze, it will have the appearance of a chocolate milkshake. Do not start the engine if the oil is contaminated with antifreeze, as serious internal engine damage can result.
How did antifreeze get in the oil or cylinder in the first place? The engine probably overheated and a head gasket failed due to excessive heat, thus allowing antifreeze to enter the cylinder (Where it is not meant to be)."
2006-11-13 13:21:29 · answer #1 · answered by EQ 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You've got a blown head gasket or cracked head. Has it been hot? Over heated on you? If not, then it's probably just the gasket. You need to keep your radiator full and get it to the shop quick. Good luck.
2006-11-13 13:13:02 · answer #2 · answered by jeff s 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When I cracked the head on my ford it did that. I found the quicker I drove the less smoke came out. I had to tell the police that when I was taking it in for repair, when stopped. People were giving me the finger because there was sooooo much smoke.
2006-11-13 13:15:12 · answer #3 · answered by dogloverdi 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if the smoke is white then you cracked your head or blew a gasket. if it has overheated then you definatly did this. but if the smoke has a bluish tint then you have an oil leak.
2006-11-13 13:21:57 · answer #4 · answered by Jessica T 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You eather have a bad head gasket,are a cracked head.
2006-11-13 13:13:05 · answer #5 · answered by George K 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
cracked head or blown head gasket. your coolant is leaking in with your gas.
2006-11-13 22:59:36 · answer #6 · answered by alex l 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
what does it smell like it could either be water or oil, check for cracked heads
2006-11-13 13:13:33 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
BLOWN HEAD GASKET
2006-11-13 13:23:25 · answer #8 · answered by Lou S 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋