One thing used many mechanics for diagnosis is: What color was the smoke?
White smoke usually means the engine is failing, and can indicate a leaking head gasklet, a cracked block, or a cracked head. This color smoke is from water and/or coolant getting into the cylinders.
Black smoke indicated too much fuel, and the engine may be "flooded", indicating a less expensidve fix.
Grey smoke indicates oil smoke from worn rings or worn valve stem seals.
The white smoke says you should have someone look at this really quickly to see if immediate attention is needed.
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SOURCE: White smoke coming out of the exhaust when starting?
Hello;
Volumes of white smoke is an indication of water in the exhaust. A certain amount of vapor will be present on start up, but if it is different than what has been the norm for this vehicle then a check of the cooling system is in order.
Rich
RPM Northwest
SOURCE: white smoke from the exhaust when I start the car
You have a head gasket leaking or cracked head.
Antifreeze is leaking into the combustion chamber and burning off.
Keep an eye on your coolant level, as it will decrease gradually.
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SOURCE: black smoke from exhaust
Try new sparkplugs. The guy who told you to get rid of it sounds like he drank too much energy drink this morning. You probably won't get much resale from that car, so it might be worth your time to fix it. A couple of new car payments might make you wish you had.
SOURCE: exhaust smoke when start up
SOUND LIKE LEAKING INTAKE GASKET LEAK.SOME ANTIFREEZE IS GETTING IN COMBUSTIBLE CHAMBER.
http://schematicsdiagram.blogspot.com/2011/12/van-emits-whitish-bluish-smoke-and-bad.html
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White smoke and Acrid Smell?
http://whoisbyme.blogspot.in/2012/07/white-smoke-and-acrid-smell.html
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Car stalls and throws white smoke from exhaust?
http://repairhelpcenter.blogspot.com/2012/01/car-stalls-and-throws-white-smoke-from.html
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This will help.
Thanks.
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