Topic: white smoke when starting (Read 1037 times)

robby30 · « **on:** 08 September 2007, 17:58:11 »

hi when i start my car when its cold i get a bit of white smoke, it disappears almost instantly but its a bit alarming!
please dont tell me its expensive, :-? already replaced the exhaust and front discs & pads so far this month
its a 2.6 manual with 47k

saintnick · « **Reply #1 on:** 08 September 2007, 18:23:53 »

if it disapears then i would say condensation but worst case scenario could be water getting into pots after switch off and burning off at startup, im sure more will comment

HTH

hotel21 · « **Reply #2 on:** 08 September 2007, 19:19:46 »

If it was oil running from the head past the valve stems and into the bores, that also burns off quickly at startup but tends to be a distinct blueish colour.

White smoke is either water or brake fluid. Improbable that its brake fluid therefore condensation most likely..... Nothing to cause undue concern, IMHO.

TheBoy · « **Reply #3 on:** 08 September 2007, 19:23:09 »

Omegas do create a lot of condensation, so unless it is using coolant, I wouldn't worry.

Dazzler · « **Reply #4 on:** 08 September 2007, 21:51:14 »

I agree, condensation.

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