running rough
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Racer
Joined: Jun 2006
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From: San Antonio Tx
running rough
i came to start my car this morning and it started kinda rough and smoke came out frome the mufflers.which is not usual, and there was a wied smell so I turned it off and restared it and it stared the same way.the smoke only came out when I started the car and reved it a little.the car has 109,000 mk.
Pro
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From: Concord North Carolina
Smoke is from coolant/oil in the exaust. ALSO...it could just be condensation on startup because of cold nights ect. This would only be light whisps of smoke. Dont know how much you have though.
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Racer
Joined: Jun 2006
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From: San Antonio Tx
oil is good any sugg on that rough start,the car was sitting for like a week sense i last drove it.its been startin good untill now.
Last edited by franks96ce; Dec 12, 2006 at 01:40 PM.
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From: Louisiana
You mention smoke coming from the exhaust that is unusual. Since it's getting cold now this could just be condensation burning off. If the smoke is white and a good bit it is more than likely coolant in the exhaust probably caused by a bad head gasket, ect. Blue smoke is an indication of oil getting past the rings and burning. A rich gas smell of exhaust is an indication of leaky injectors which can cause it to run rough. If it's been raining a lot there lately and it sits outside. You might have water in you fuel. Check to see if water is sitting on the rubber filler neck caused by a stopped up drain.
