My car is starting to give off a thick bluish, white cloud of smoke after it has been idling, and it lets out more smoke soon after I put it in gear and go? Whats wrong with it?
2007-01-10 10:32:37 · 16 answers · asked by dougyazzie 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
There are some things in this link to try to rule out...
Good Luck!
http://www.trustmymechanic.com/troubleshoot_smoke.htm
2007-01-10 10:47:17 · answer #1 · answered by Betsy 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sometimes antifreeze will leak through to the cylinders (usually a head gasket). Another cause could be the modulator valve on the transmission allowing transmission fluid to wick into the fuel system through the vacuum line. To rule out the antifreeze leak, pull out the dipstick to the crankcase and inspect for any white milky foam. If this shows no sign of irregularities, then the modulator valve will be the culprit.
2007-01-11 02:11:58 · answer #2 · answered by Doug R 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ever think about a ring and/or valve job . How old is the car, how many miles, what kind of driving (hauling heavy loads on trailers , etc ) all have bear-ring on your problem. Take it to a mechanic (I take it your not one ) that you trust and let 'em give you an honest appraisal on problem and repair costs and guaranties on work . It could be a small ( relatively cheap ) problem or may be more than the car is worth.
2007-01-10 18:53:41 · answer #3 · answered by trog-mdr@sbcglobal.net 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
such kind of symptoms appear when you have old or deteriorated valve rubber rings. Have them changed!
They don't usually cost a lot. Maybe less than a 100 dollars for the whole job. The job is also done in a couple of hours, as you don't need to tune anything after changing them.
GOOD LUCK
2007-01-10 19:00:48 · answer #4 · answered by pickup_lb 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Could be worn piston rings. If worn out enough, oil will seep into
the cylinder where the gas ignites. The oil mixes with the gas and produces smoke.
2007-01-10 18:52:06 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If it only smokes at takeoff it's the valve stem seals if its all the time then its the piston rings. Either rebuild the engine or replace(engine or car).
2007-01-14 05:12:38 · answer #6 · answered by zed 13 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You might want to try the piston rings on the engine that can cause it to smoke like that.
2007-01-10 18:46:54 · answer #7 · answered by ho0k4 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It could be the valve seals or piston rings.Possibly the head gasket.Sell it before it blows up!
2007-01-10 18:52:24 · answer #8 · answered by ? 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Could have a blown gasket. which wold make you oil leak into you valves, which would cause the smoke, OR could have a blown cyl.
2007-01-10 18:46:22 · answer #9 · answered by Vic 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Burning oil. Take it to the garage.
2007-01-10 18:46:23 · answer #10 · answered by Shayna 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋