Ugh, that sounds expensive! What if my car just has a bad cold start injector?
You might be right, but don’t jump to conclusions. A bad cold start injector usually doesn’t cause smoke; it’s more typical with oil or coolant issues.
True. But then again, every car’s quirks can be different. Gotta love how unique they are!
Remember, a good visual inspection can save you from expensive repairs later on. So don’t skip that step!
That’s true! I guess a funny moment would be finding out it was just a plastic bag over the exhaust?
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I recently dealt with this issue! It turned out to be oil leaking onto the exhaust manifold. A quick gasket replacement solved it. Just make sure to check the oil levels regularly.
Thanks for sharing! I had a similar issue where smoke was just from excess fuel. After cleaning the injectors, it helped immensely.
Smoke could be from a few things: oil leaks, coolant leaks, or even a problem with the PCV valve. Make sure to check all those areas!
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Very true! I had coolant leaking on startup, and it took forever to find out it was a cracked hose.
My car smokes on startup but it seemed to go away after a few minutes, which made me think it might just be moisture burning off. Anyone else experience this?
That’s a possibility! I had that too, but it turned out to be worn piston rings in my case. Please have it checked if it persists.
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If you want a quick fix, sometimes a simple oil change can help. I did it once and was surprised at how much it improved the situation!
I second that! I thought mine was a bigger problem, but the oil change got rid of the smoke completely.
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I had a friend who joked that his car just wanted some attention! Sometimes just revving it a bit after startup can help with the smoke.
Haha, that’s funny! But seriously, if only it was that easy. Better safe than sorry; a mechanic should check it out if it persists.
Thanks everyone! I feel more informed already. I think I will start with a thorough inspection of the gaskets and hoses as suggested.