White smoke emitted from exhaust
04-06-2005, 11:19 AM
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Off late, the car has been emitting white smoke after starting the engine. I have sent the car to the dealer twice and reported the white smoke being emitted but it is still there every morning even though the weather is fine and I do not think it has anything to do with the morning temperature. After the car is running for couple of minutes, the white smoke will go away.
Anybody having the same problem and what can be done to get rid of the white smoke which is a source of irritation and embarrasment too. Thanks
Anybody having the same problem and what can be done to get rid of the white smoke which is a source of irritation and embarrasment too. Thanks
04-06-2005, 12:03 PM
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I think that means there is a new Pope right? (sorry, couldn't resist)
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04-06-2005, 12:08 PM
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Is the car new and/or dont you drive very long distances. i have found some new BMW's and ones that are only driven short distances daily do that.
The cure is to take it for a nice long drive on the highway to clear out all the systems.
Otherwise it could be water vapour condensing in the cool morning air
The cure is to take it for a nice long drive on the highway to clear out all the systems.
Otherwise it could be water vapour condensing in the cool morning air
04-06-2005, 12:24 PM
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Originally Posted by wrlominick' date='Apr 6 2005, 10:03 PM
I think that means there is a new Pope right?? (sorry, couldn't resist)
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What a welcome
Welcome Eug and enjoy this board.
i have no clue concerning your white smoke, E60speed is probably right.
04-06-2005, 12:34 PM
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Originally Posted by wrlominick' date='Apr 6 2005, 09:03 PM
I think that means there is a new Pope right?? (sorry, couldn't resist)
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Must be the Pope Mobile...
04-06-2005, 01:00 PM
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White smoke also indicates water and oil mixing, normaly in a broken head gasket. That would normally not stop after while and it would also gave been diagnosed quite easily if you brought it in for service.
04-06-2005, 06:19 PM
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If I dont drive my Boxster for a couple days or weeks, there is severe white smoke until the engine is warmed up. The dealership says its normal, hope that might help.
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Originally Posted by eug' date='Apr 6 2005, 02:19 PM
Off late, the car has been emitting white smoke after starting the engine. I have sent the car to the dealer twice and reported the white smoke being emitted but it is still there every morning even though the weather is fine and I do not think it has anything to do with the morning temperature. After the car is running for couple of minutes, the white smoke will go away.
Anybody having the same problem and what can be done to get rid of the white smoke which is a source of irritation and embarrasment too. Thanks
Anybody having the same problem and what can be done to get rid of the white smoke which is a source of irritation and embarrasment too. Thanks
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what the heck do we do here? and is it a problem or normal?
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Is it smoke or steam (water vapor)? All cars burn rich for the first several minutes on a cold start-up and this produces a lot of water vapor. Plus, until the exhaust system warms up, you will even see water drip off the tail pipe. It all depends on the ambient air temperature and the engine / exhaust system temperature. It's probably not a problem. A leaky/blown head gasket would cause more white smoke/steam to be produced after the engine warms up since the cooling system pressure will go up and force more coolant into the cylinder(s).
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