What does a cloud of white smoke mean?
White Smoke From Tailpipe Coolant being burned up in the engine typically points to a leaking head gasket. Deep inside the engine, this gasket forms a seal between the engine’s head (or heads) and the block.
Why does it look like smoke is coming?
If the air temperature near the unit is below the dew point, this causes water vapor to form in the air and condense into water droplets, thus causing the fog or smoke. The higher the humidity in the room, the worse the fog or smoke may be. To Minimize Fog: Check the air filter.
Why do I have white smoke coming from my exhaust pipe?
White smoke from the exhaust pipe on startup, idle, or acceleration tells us that coolant or water is getting vaporized in the exhaust pipe. You can also carefully smell the water or smoke from the exhaust; if it smells sweet, it’s most likely coolant, and in this case, you have a bigger problem.
Why does my car release a big cloud of Blue Smoke?
TOM: This year’s exhaust smoke comes in three basic colors. Each color is indicative of a different type of problem. If you see blue smoke, that means that you’re burning oil. Black smoke indicates that your fuel mixture is too rich. If you see white smoke, that means a new Pope was elected.
What does it mean when you see Blue Smoke?
If you see blue smoke, that means that you’re burning oil. Black smoke indicates that your fuel mixture is too rich. If you see white smoke, that means a new Pope was elected. RAY: Actually, white smoke means that you are turning coolant into steam, and you probably have either a cracked head or a blown head gasket.
When does white smoke come out of an engine?
In these situations, you will typically see this white smoke come out on cooler days. The smoke should only be coming out in small amounts after you start your engine. Then after about 30 seconds to a minute, the white smoke should clear up. If this is the case then you have nothing to worry about.