But the oil and water looks good.
2007-03-09 21:39:29 · 6 answers · asked by birdsgrowing 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
White smoke can be from coolant or transmission fluid.
If the trans. fluid is low, check the vacuum hose going to the trans. modulator. If fluid is in the hose, change the modulator.
If the white smoke has a bittersweet smell, it's probably coolant. It could come from a blown head gasket, leaking intake or a number of other places, depending on the engine you have.
What ever the cause, you should take it to a qualified tech for proper diagnosis.
Master tech 40 yrs.
2007-03-09 23:28:00 · answer #1 · answered by Cal 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
White exhaust smoke is usually steam the alcohol smell is probably your anti freeze which in some cases can contain glycol.Get your car coolant system pressure tested this will show up any leaks .
2007-03-10 06:02:21 · answer #2 · answered by mick 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
To me it sounds like you have a coolant leak into your car (leaking antifreeze into the cab of your car someplace-usually in the front on the floor near your toes, under the floor mats), and the white exhaust smoke could just be an inefficient burning of your fuel in the engine. Have a reputable mechanic give these things a thorough check.
2007-03-10 06:07:13 · answer #3 · answered by dragondave187 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
"Alcohol"? Or sweet? Sounds like you got a coolant leak. As for white smoke, well maybe a cracked block or maybe just burning oil.
Then again maybe you just filled up with the wrong fuel.
Take it to a good mechanic, one that will do a low cost or free initial check. Or, if you determine you fueled incorrectly, figure out how to SAFELY drain the fuel and do whatever other steps are necessary to clean up your fuel system.
2007-03-10 05:43:03 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like a blown head gasket,even though your oil and water looks good[not milky?].a head gasket can blow in an area that will not affect oil or coolant condition,as coolant is being leaked into combustion process,and sent right out tailpipe.Do you have a temperature gauge in car?if so,look for spikes in temp.,if just an "idiot light"look for flickering.Best bet is to take it to a qualified mechanic and have cooling system pressure tested and check radiator for presense of co[ex.gas]sure sign of head gasket failure.Hope this helped,Good Luck!
2007-03-10 11:30:49 · answer #5 · answered by scrapaintcrap 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
did you fill up with deisel instead of petrol?
2007-03-10 05:42:59 · answer #6 · answered by q6656303 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋