What does white smoke mean in a Subaru Forester?
White smoke is often the most visible symptom of a blown head gasket. Here are some of the other symptoms of a blown head gasket in the Subaru Forester: If your engine is running rough, and billowing out white smoke, it very well could be either a blown head gasket, or a cracked head. It’s important not to ignore a potential blown head gasket.
Why does my Subaru Forester shake when I idle?
Spark Plug Wires– While not every model and engine combination of vehicles today comes with spark plug wires (a lot are now coil on plug), if your Forester happens to have them, they can go bad and cause a rough idle. Here’s a great videoon how to diagnose bad plug wires with a multimeter.
What are the O2 sensors on a Subaru Forester?
The oxygen sensors that are equipped in your Subaru Forester are responsible for monitoring the exhaust to help the ECU determine the correct air/fuel mixture. Of all the sensors equipped in your vehicle, the O2 sensors may have it the hardest. They deal with super hot exhaust that can cover them in deposits that can leave them ineffective.
Is it normal to have white smoke coming from the exhaust?
Keep in mind that some smoke is completely normal at times. When you fist start your vehicle (espescially in colder climates) white smoke is normal until the engine warms up. If it’s cold enough, it may never go all the way away. This white smoke is a natural part of the combustion process.
What kind of smoke is coming from the tailpipe of a car?
Drivers must understand the concept of smoke from cars. Usually, it is water vapor or steam, since it is introduced into the chamber. For that reason, you will have the water dripping from the tailpipe. Drivers can also see the water in the fuel or a leak in the head gasket.
Why is smoke coming out of my Turbo?
Sure enough, the tech found oil oil getting past the turbo seals and some smoke coming out of the exhaust. They had to clear the warranty coverage with the Subaru rep. (Subaru Dist. Corp.) and they ok’d it. No engine mods and having it in my history definitely helped my case.
What causes white smoke from exhaust when idle?
What Causes White Smoke From Exhaust When Idle? If you have white smoke from exhaust when stopping or idling, your combustion chambers engine might get oil inside, which cause them to burn off the exhaust. This will cause white smoke, along with the idle issue.