i recently got my cars catalistic converter done. thinking that it would stop the cars smoke but it just made it worse! it happens when i slow down or brake and then accelerate and the cars behind me is covered in smoke.
It is VERY embarssing and was wondering if someone could tell me what is causing the smoke????
I've done the oil change and it is going for a tune in within a weeks time will this help???? its a ford laser 1989 KF
white smoke. only got reconditioned gear box put in week before christmas too they sealed a leak from the transmission and then the smoke started.
2007-03-06 12:45:22 · 8 answers · asked by just_jemma 3 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
white smoke is very sweet smell is that helps.
2007-03-06 13:05:38 · update #1
LOL..... sorry im laughing, but a smoke cloud that big would be hilarious!!!
Seriously.... check your oil level and make sure it is not over the fill line on the dipstick..... I had a truck that if you over filled it it would smoke like it was on fire. You are burning oil..... I would put my money on that you have it overfilled.
2007-03-06 12:51:46 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Doubtful it's oil, white smoke is generally coolant, but I've seen stranger stuff. Smell it, if it has a sweet smell to it it's likely coolant. If that be the case it's almost certainly a head gasket. Check your oil, if it looks like chocolate milk you have a serious problem that needs to be fixed asap. Drain the oil *immediately*
Head gasket replacement generally starts at around $300 and goes up quickly from there depending on difficulty. If you don't fix it you run the very real risk of ruining your engine.
Take it to a qualified shop quick though. Most will give a free estimate.
2007-03-06 12:59:18 · answer #2 · answered by Jason h 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm sorry, I'm not familiar with that car. If it is an automatic with a vacuum line coming off the transmission the governor could be leaking transmission fluid into the motor. Broke rings is another possible cause, a compression or leak down test will show. If the smoke is really steam then you've blown a head gasket. Good luck.
2007-03-06 12:54:40 · answer #3 · answered by mad_mav70 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
White smoke means you are burning coolant, blue or black would mean oil burning. Check your coolant level. If it is low, I would say you have either a bad intake manifold gasket, bad head gasket, or a cracked head.
Also check the oil see if it has a 'chocolate milk' look to it. If it does, you are getting water in the oil and you need to stop driving the vehicle until it is repaired. Also remove the oil cap and look for any white/milky looking buildup on the bottom side of the cap, if it is present, stop driving the vehicle until it is repaired.
It is also possible that it is a very light blue color and it could be oil burning, which is either from being overfilled, bad rings, or bad valve stem seals.
2007-03-06 12:57:15 · answer #4 · answered by mpfi496k20 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The Smell, Antifreeze,Head Gasket -Warped Head Or crack in Head or cyl wall,That should be Steam you are seeing.You should be having eng. performance problems and High temp-coolant loss.
2007-03-06 14:41:33 · answer #5 · answered by section hand 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
white smoke is antifreeze getting into engine. u got a cracked cylinder wall, cracked head or leaking cylinder head gasket. skip the tuneup. get a new engine.
2007-03-06 12:54:39 · answer #6 · answered by robert s 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
sounds like a cyllinder head to me. or a cracked block. your car may be terminal. get it to the shop quick, and while you still can!
2007-03-06 12:58:01 · answer #7 · answered by michael_oxgood 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
burnin antifreeze, not good
2007-03-06 13:12:52 · answer #8 · answered by ckel23 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋