White smoke on startup?
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Car: 1984 Camaro z28
Engine: 305
Transmission: Automatic
White smoke on startup?
I have an '84 z28 and I asked my dad to start it up while I stood behind it and I noticed a cloud of white smoke came out on the startup and when he shifted into drive, the smoke cleared up pretty quick but I'm not sure if thats normal considering how thick it was, if someone could fill me in that would be great.
Thanks, Daniel.
Thanks, Daniel.
Last edited by Kohn; Apr 17, 2016 at 01:26 PM. Reason: Spelling error
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From: South Ms
Car: 89 Firebird
Engine: 355 TBI
Transmission: 700R4
Axle/Gears: 10 Bolt.Posi-3.73s
Re: White smoke on startup?
Yep. 90% of em do it with 25+ years on engines. Probably with 10 yrs on em.Nothing to worry about.
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Car: 1984 Camaro z28
Engine: 305
Transmission: Automatic
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Car: 1987 IROC-Z
Engine: 5.7 TPI
Transmission: 700-R4
Axle/Gears: 2.73
Re: White smoke on startup?
Yeah you may want to check out and make sure there is no coolant in the oil burning off. White smoke is a sign of a possible blown head gasket.
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