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any help solving this problem will be GREATLY appreciated. This is the only real problem with this car right now, and I want it fixed. Thank you.
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hasn't lost any coolant in months, but my commute is about 4 or 5 miles one way. makes no difference if I drive it all day and park it.Ryan wrote:I'm sorry, but that is very likely coolant.
the other thing is, it might be water, if you only drive your car about 2 minutes before parking it again. Short commute?
power's about the same as always, but that's not quite where it should be either. I've never revved it up while it was doing it. haven't done anything to it recently, but it has 200,000 miles on it. haven't noticed any blue, I'm not using oil at any rate worth worrying about, just a little leakage. plugs and wires could stand to be done, maybe I'll do those. seriously, I know it sounds unlikely, but this HAS to be fuel, there's nothing else it COULD be. that's what's confusing the hell out of me. if it was using coolant, it would be a lot easier to figure out. that's why I'm asking for help. I'm wondering if some sensor is sending bad information to the computer or something. but, again, just when it's stone cold? I don't get it.h3xt0r wrote:I know your pain...Well sort of... My F350 PowerStroke did that on start up but thats because it was a diesel...and it looked cool for a truck..
Anyhow. Has your car felt likes its lost power? If you rev it up when its doing that does more come out or does it stop? Have you done anything to your engine recently? How many miles on the engine? Does the smoke have a light blue tint to it or just white?
My best guess would be oil or coolant as Ryan stated. However, if you're positive it is neither than...well...what? Haha. If it was fuel...At that volume, i'd imagine the car would be really...reeeallly jumpy from lack of fuel. However, if it is indeed the fuel coming out it means that 1.) ECU is sending WAY to much fuel 2.) Spark plugs/wires are old and worn perhaps? But its odd that it only happens when its cold. Perhaps an electrical issue or something?