White smoke from exhaust

[maelzx]

Greetings,Today I start my car after 2 days havent run. So I let it run for a couple of minute while I'm listening to radio (dont have walkman so listening in my car is the only choice .. lol)Then I look at my rear mirror, I noticed some white smoke ... I quickly get out and check at my exhaust, it's coming out from my exhaust.But after I take the car for a couple of km around Alor Star town, the white smoke gone.So what's the problem ? I'm worried because I think I've read somehwere that state when white smoke coming out from engine/exhaust, its a bad sign of the engine.Regards,maelzx

 

[ichiwan2]

Could be some oil in combustion chamber. Minor leak at piston rings/oil seals etc. Not too major.

Might want to set aside some money for later engine rebuild/overhaul. How much later depends on how you drive.

 

[OSFlanker]

If it's in the morning then maybe just moisture in the system being emitted?

After warming up if still whitesmoke means the piston rings need replacing?

 

[KiNaKa]

Might be the Valve guide seal as well.... try do compression test and see which to perform...

 

[CAJ19]

Maybe blown head, water jacket into combustion chamber................ but white smoke gone after a spin???????
It maybe some moisture trapped in the exhaust system.
Try to open the oil cap and check if the cap is muddy/milky color. If it is, BAD NEWS. Check also the radiator and see if there are traces of oil.

 

[3er]

Sounds like its just water vapour / condensation only. No big deal.