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White smoke on start up - Michaelc5086 - 14-12-2015
Hi guys
Iv had my little gti6 for a little over a week now. Now it's got cold iv noticed a little more smoke out the back than normal. It goes away once the car is warm.
Its just wondering if anybody else has the same issue? Any common sensors to check that could cause it?
Other than the smoke the car has no other issues. From the short time iv had it, it doesn't use oil or coolant. If it's nothing I'll keep an eye on it.
Thanks in advance
RE: White smoke on start up - Niall - 14-12-2015
Smoke or Steam? Sounds stupid but a lot of people seem to struggle to tell the difference. Steam is fine. These engines seem to produce a lot of condensation on cold starts in winter.
RE: White smoke on start up - Michaelc5086 - 14-12-2015
It could just be steam. It's pretty noticeable in the morning. But it goes away after a while. If it's common I'll keep an eye on my fluid levels and let it be.
RE: White smoke on start up - Niall - 14-12-2015
Nearly all petrol cars will run rich when cold out sometimes as low as 11 AFR. This shouldn't create any smoke so the only place it can be coming from if it is smoke is oil or water. Keep an eye on them and if they don't drop, you should be fine.
Also try and get a video of it.
RE: White smoke on start up - Michaelc5086 - 14-12-2015
Will do matey. Cheers for the help
RE: White smoke on start up - insomaniac45 - 17-12-2015
my cabby steams up the drive early in the morning, it does steam alot, but then you have to remember these are not tiny engines,
RE: White smoke on start up - Michaelc5086 - 17-12-2015
Hiya. The last few mornings have been milder and I haven't noticed a thing. I'm guessing it's something and nothing. Cheers for the advice though