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Omega Help Area => Omega General Help => Topic started by: robby30 on 08 September 2007, 17:58:11

Title: white smoke when starting
Post by: robby30 on 08 September 2007, 17:58:11

hi when i start my car when its cold i get a bit of white smoke, it disappears almost instantly but its a bit alarming!
please dont tell me its expensive, :-? already replaced the exhaust and front discs & pads so far this month
its a 2.6 manual with 47k

Title: Re: white smoke when starting
Post by: saintnick on 08 September 2007, 18:23:53

if it disapears then i would say condensation but worst case scenario could be water getting into pots after switch off and burning off at startup, im sure more will comment

HTH

Title: Re: white smoke when starting
Post by: hotel21 on 08 September 2007, 19:19:46

If it was oil running from the head past the valve stems and into the bores, that also burns off quickly at startup but tends to be a distinct blueish colour.

White smoke is either water or brake fluid.  Improbable that its brake fluid therefore condensation most likely.....   Nothing to cause undue concern, IMHO.   :y

Title: Re: white smoke when starting
Post by: TheBoy on 08 September 2007, 19:23:09

Omegas do create a lot of condensation, so unless it is using coolant, I wouldn't worry.

Title: Re: white smoke when starting
Post by: Dazzler on 08 September 2007, 21:51:14

I agree, condensation.