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Old 03-07-2013, 12:47 PM
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White smoke.
I have light white smoke coming from my tailpipes. The tips are black and I'm thinking my car is running a little rich. Does anyone have any insight on this? Thanks
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smoke or steam?
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Originally Posted by from some website i googled
White/Gray Smoke: White exhaust smoke is an indication that coolant is burning in the combustion chamber. These are possible causes:
Cylinder Head: A crack in the cylinder head (around the coolant jacket) will cause coolant to enter the combustion chamber.
Engine Block: A crack in the deck of an engine block near the coolant jacket will cause coolant to enter the combustion chamber.
Head Gasket: A damaged or blown head gasket will cause coolant to enter the combustion chamber resulting in white/gray smoke coming from the tailpipe.
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Old 03-07-2013, 01:27 PM
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Ouch I hope it's not that last post.
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Old 03-07-2013, 01:41 PM
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White Smoke but very light. It's on and off. The exhaust smell rich.
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Old 03-07-2013, 01:42 PM
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^well, open up the hood.
Are you losing coolant?
are you losing oil?
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Old 03-07-2013, 03:26 PM
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take a video and post it so we can see what your dealing with.
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Old 03-07-2013, 08:56 PM
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Does it happen even after the car is warmed up and more noticeable when taking off from a stoplight after sitting for a few moments?
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Old 03-08-2013, 01:45 AM
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If its coolant what is burning, it usually smells sweet as the coolant does.
I have noticed that if i am driving short trips there is some moisture coming out from the exhaust tips, specially now when its winter.
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^water builds up in the exhaust.
especially if you let the car idle.
it should be driven on the freeway to get rid of any moisture/water built up in the exhaust
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^ Yes thats true, its good to heat it up properly.
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Old 03-09-2013, 07:59 AM
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Btw, if your car was running too rich, you would know it by way of the CEL...If this is something you have just noticed, it could be burning oil or coolant
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it could mean there's a new pope elected
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sorry but I couldn't resist.

Glad u enjoyed......slightly more humorous considering I'm Jewish
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haha well played
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White smoke means there's a new Pope elected so maybe there was some channeling happening with your car. The date of your posting and voting for the new head of the Catholic church- coincidental, I think not. :-)
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Originally Posted by acuralvr1
White smoke means there's a new Pope elected so maybe there was some channeling happening with your car. The date of your posting and voting for the new head of the Catholic church- coincidental, I think not. :-)
Damn, I just realized someone else thought of the same thing.
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