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Omega Help Area => Omega General Help => Topic started by: Richie London on 04 June 2008, 18:18:01

Title: blowing smoke
Post by: Richie London on 04 June 2008, 18:18:01

my car seems to be blowing a bit of white smoke the last few days, stops after about 10 mins, possibly change in temp at night, condensation, or somthing more sinister, havent drove it much last few days, just short trips.water was ok when i looked last fri.

thoughts???? cheers

Title: Re: blowing smoke
Post by: Dazzler on 04 June 2008, 18:22:24

The V6 does give out white vapor until warmed up, as you said its condensation ;)

Title: Re: blowing smoke
Post by: Andyb on 04 June 2008, 18:22:31

i would say condensation m8 mine is the same its the cold damp nights

Title: Re: blowing smoke
Post by: JamesV6CDX on 04 June 2008, 19:13:26

 Losing any coolant?

Title: Re: blowing smoke
Post by: Richie London on 04 June 2008, 20:47:16

not that ive noticed, will have a look in morning but im sure its fine.
just seeking reassurance to be honest  :y :y :y

Title: Re: blowing smoke
Post by: The Cambelt Kid on 04 June 2008, 22:39:34

I had same thing 7:58am outside my lads school gate this morning.  Check when i arrived at work and was clear as a bell....

 :y

Title: Re: blowing smoke
Post by: Entwood on 04 June 2008, 22:51:03

V6 has a large exhaust system, that gets damp from atmospheric water, and will collect water from combustion if not allowed to get hot.

So lots of short journeys cause moisture to collect in boxes as well as atmospheric moisture ( and its rained a lot recently) .. so "steam" - white smoke ??? - is to be expected until the system warms up FULLY .. which could be 10 - 20 miles IMHO

:)