2006-12-30 13:09:42 · 9 answers · asked by a5west5 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
White smoke can by caused by water condensation. This should burn off when cat gets hot. normal.
White smoke with sweet smell. Could be internal combustion camber coolant leak. Best bet is to keep eye on coolant temp and coolant level. If u suspect internal leak. Take it to a qualified tech. Have them perform either a leak down or chem test. The chem test will let them know if u have hydrocarbon in your cooling system. That could be serious.
Blue smoke is caused by burning oil. Bad rings, hard valve seals ect.
Black smoke. Is a rich condition.
2006-12-30 14:03:02 · answer #1 · answered by chico 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Keep a close eye on the radiator coolant level. Many times, white smoke is a result of coolant leaking into the cylinders.
2006-12-30 21:14:41 · answer #2 · answered by robert s 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Yes, I'm a woman; but you could have or about to have a blown head gasket. The gasket can be either from the oil pan or the motor; you might want to get your truck checked by a specialist.
2006-12-30 21:12:50 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
it is a very big problem but not serious unless it gets heavy
if it is a diesel it could be a turbo or a oil ring in the engine
if it is a gas burner it is a oil ring or it could possibly be getting water in the engine
2006-12-30 21:14:21 · answer #4 · answered by stephen h 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
White smoke would indicate you are burning oil. Most often this is caused by worn piston rings.
2006-12-30 21:15:36 · answer #5 · answered by Jackie 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
check youre oil in the morning and if you notice you got to add oil every time you check it that means youre motor is going bad
2006-12-30 23:07:49 · answer #6 · answered by Valente G 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Year, make,model, and miles?please. if you look for a descent diagnosis.
if it's cold out it's just condensation.
if it's warm could be the relative humidity at start-up.
high mileage means vapor at normal op temp.
is it f/i or carb.
2006-12-30 21:17:14 · answer #7 · answered by buddy leight 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
could be. is there condensation dripping out too? if there is, it could be cracked head. could also be the rings. pour in some of that "no smoke" product. if that doesn't help, then theres probably something more serious wrong.
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2006-12-30 21:14:12 · answer #8 · answered by mickey 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
yes it could be water or anti freeze it should be checked
2006-12-30 21:15:29 · answer #9 · answered by kris b 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋