Camaro Smoke Problem
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Car: 1998 Volvo S70
Engine: B5254S Engine
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Camaro Smoke Problem
I just found out that when you start the car, smoke spews out from the exhaust but it clears out about 30 seconds in.
Does anyone know if this is something I should be worried about? Could this mean engine trouble, or oil trouble, the oil is changed on time every day so I dont know...
Does anyone know if this is something I should be worried about? Could this mean engine trouble, or oil trouble, the oil is changed on time every day so I dont know...
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From: Ajax, ON
Car: 85Z28 87GTA 91GTA 98SS
Engine: SBC, LS-x
Transmission: T-5, 700-R4, T-56
Blue smoke on startup only is valve seals. Common problem but not a serious one. If it bugs you then change them. Try a search, there is a gazillion threads on changing them.
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From: Ajax, ON
Car: 85Z28 87GTA 91GTA 98SS
Engine: SBC, LS-x
Transmission: T-5, 700-R4, T-56
White smoke is either coolant making it's way to the combustion chamber or moisture burning off in the exhaust as it warms up. Keep an eye on your coolant level and make sure it is not going down.
Valve seals are cheap, usually under $20.
Valve seals are cheap, usually under $20.
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