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white smoke
Posted: Thu Jul 09, 2009 6:27 pm
by Timmy_fto_
started the car this mornin and saw some white smoke comin out from the exhaust
and the smokes gone a couple of minutes later...
is this normal...??
cheers
Posted: Thu Jul 09, 2009 8:16 pm
by col2560
normal for a steam train lol
Posted: Thu Jul 09, 2009 8:46 pm
by Timmy_fto_
ummm....funny??
Posted: Thu Jul 09, 2009 9:02 pm
by oodLes
Isn't that just normal for a cold engine?
Posted: Thu Jul 09, 2009 9:45 pm
by vipfto
its normal
Posted: Thu Jul 09, 2009 10:23 pm
by col2560
are you sure its smoke and not steam? my cars always have steam out the exhaust on cold mornings.
Posted: Thu Jul 09, 2009 10:59 pm
by Timmy_fto_
col2560 wrote:are you sure its smoke and not steam? my cars always have steam out the exhaust on cold mornings.
um...im not sure...but i think its steam...so its fine i guess..thanks anyway
Posted: Fri Jul 10, 2009 9:00 pm
by Shahrez
lol the white smoke is actually mist, it is formed as warm air mixes with cold air, creating water vapour. very common for cold engines and when humidty is high. however if it happens during a warm day then it could be that your head gasket is cracked. anyways 99.9% sure its mist, so its all good!
Posted: Sat Jul 11, 2009 10:55 pm
by koolio1234
yep condensation