Smoking when I hit the gas?
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Smoking when I hit the gas?
Okay guys I noticed something recently. When I hit the gas hard I noticed there's smoke that comes out of my exhaust. Not really dark or a ton of it but enough to notice in my rearview mirror. I can't figure out whether this has something to do with the carbon buildup our cars experience or if it's due to the catalytic converter since during the summer it brings in a smell inside my cabin when I hit the gas.
Additional info: I use premium gas always, this is not when the car is cold, and only happens when I hit the gas hard to get up some speed (for example on ramp speeding). And the car does not smoke a lot when standing, just the normal amount that's visible in cold climate. Thanks guys.
Additional info: I use premium gas always, this is not when the car is cold, and only happens when I hit the gas hard to get up some speed (for example on ramp speeding). And the car does not smoke a lot when standing, just the normal amount that's visible in cold climate. Thanks guys.
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White puff of smoke is rich mixture... If it's a little blue you'd be worried about an oil leak past the valve seals. If your still under warranty and getting blue smoke you want the dealer to take a look.
Oh, something else to check... Let the engine idle for 2 or 3 minutes and see if it starts smoking, that's a sure sign there's valve trouble.
Oh, something else to check... Let the engine idle for 2 or 3 minutes and see if it starts smoking, that's a sure sign there's valve trouble.
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Thanks guys. I've definitely let it idle for that long before and no blue smoke so that's a good sign. It's either white or dark. If it's running rich, what can I do to fix it? I've never really had to deal with that.
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