Exhaust still smokes after shutdown

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Jan 20, 2010 | 09:59 PM

hawkdriver

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From: Clarksville, TN

Car: 87 GTA / G8 GT

Engine: 5.7L / 6.0L

Transmission: auto's :(

Exhaust still smokes after shutdown

After I turn the car off there is smoke coming from the exhaust tip for about 15 seconds...it's almost like there's oil residue in the exhaust pipes burning or oil burning somewhere...it goes through about a quart every 1500 miles wich I was told was fine...87 GTA w/ a 350TPI...any ideas on why it still smokes after turning the car off?

Jan 20, 2010 | 10:50 PM

xbox07

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From: Greenwood SC

Car: 86' Z28

Engine: 350

Transmission: 700r4

Axle/Gears: 2.73 (for now)

Re: Exhaust still smokes after shutdown

What color smoke?

Jan 22, 2010 | 06:54 AM

bravepride70

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From: lakeland florida

Car: 1989 camaro rs

Engine: 305 TBI

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Re: Exhaust still smokes after shutdown

if it has a blueish gray tint it is an oil problem

Jan 23, 2010 | 03:13 AM

84Z28406

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From: Winnipeg, MB, Canada

Car: 1984 Camaro Z28 T-tops

Engine: 350

Transmission: T-5

Axle/Gears: 3.23

Re: Exhaust still smokes after shutdown

I've never heard anyone call a quart of oil in 1500 miles "fine".

Jan 23, 2010 | 03:28 AM

Blown 346

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From: Loves Park/Rockford

Car: 2000CamaroSS,69 Camaro SS,91 Camaro

Engine: 383

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Re: Exhaust still smokes after shutdown

More than likely its just the rest of the exhaust gas escaping thru the rest of the exhaust.

I agree, a quart of oil in 1500 miles is nothing to sneeze at. Are you sure you are burning oil and not leaking it?