Exhaust Smoke Issues Analysis Cases
Analysis of exhaust smoke problems including white, blue, and black smoke diagnostics.
2005 Nissan X-Trail Smoke Through Air Vents
2005 Nissan X-Trail
The owner of a 2005 Nissan X-Trail reports that after running the vehicle for about 15 minutes, smoke or steam begins to come through the air vents, c...
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2005 Dodge Neon Popping Noises and Rough Idle
2005 Dodge Neon SXT
The owner of a 2005 Dodge Neon SXT reports that after installing new exhaust headers, the vehicle began making popping noises from the exhaust when ac...
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2007 Toyota Camry Rear Noise Diagnosis
2007 Toyota Camry
The owner of a 2007 Toyota Camry reports a noise coming from the rear of the vehicle when driving on a rough highway. The noise resembles something bu...
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2009 Hummer H3 Vibration at 2000 RPM
2009 Hummer H3
The owner of a 2009 Hummer H3 has been experiencing a severe vibrating noise that resembles a heat shield vibrating in the front of the vehicle at 200...
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2006 Chevrolet Epica Black Smoke Under Acceleration
2006 Chevrolet Epica
The owner reports that after overhauling the engine and replacing the second oxygen sensor, heavy smoke from the exhaust stopped. However, significant...
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2006 Subaru Liberty Engine Noise Diagnosis
2006 Subaru Liberty
The vehicle owner recently replaced the power steering pump due to a loud rattling noise from the engine when accelerating. However, the noise persist...
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1991 Mazda B2200 Pickup Excessive Smoke at Startup
1991 Mazda B2200
The owner of a 1991 Mazda B2200 Pickup with a 2.2L four-cylinder engine reports excessive smoking upon startup, persisting for at least 15 minutes of ...
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1994 Chevy Cheyenne Exhaust Leak Diagnosis
1994 Chevrolet Cheyenne
The owner of a 1994 Chevy Cheyenne with a 5.7L engine reports an exhaust leak after replacing the driver side exhaust manifold without using a gasket....
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1994 Mazda Miata White/Grey Smoke on Initial Take Off
1994 Mazda Miata
The owner's 1994 Mazda Miata emits a puff of white or grey smoke during initial take off from a stop. This occurs intermittently after the engine has ...
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1992 Honda Accord EX Flex Pipe Replacement
1992 Honda Accord
The owner of a 1992 Honda Accord EX 2.2L is experiencing issues with the flex pipe, leading to strange smells and noise from the exhaust system. They'...
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2006 Hyundai Santa Fe White Smoke on Cold Start
2006 Hyundai Santa Fe
The owner of a 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe reports a cloud of white smoke during cold starts in the morning. The smoke lasts for a few seconds and has a die...
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1997 Chevy Lumina 3.1 V6 Rough Start and Smoke Issue
1997 Chevrolet Lumina
The owner reports that their 1997 Chevy Lumina with a 3.1 V6 engine runs roughly at startup and emits a lot of smoke from the tailpipe. The engine doe...
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83 Jeep CJ7 White Smoke Diagnosis
1983 Jeep CJ7
The owner reports white smoke emitting from the exhaust while idling, accompanied by a strong fuel smell. Additionally, black marks are left on the pa...
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Loud Exhaust Noise and Stalling Issue
1984 Ford F-150
The owner of a 1984 Ford F-150 with 150,000 miles has reported a loud exhaust noise after replacing the exhaust manifold gasket due to an existing exh...
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2000 BMW 740 Oil Smoke on Startup Diagnosis
2000 BMW 740
The owner of a 2000 BMW 740 reports that the vehicle smokes heavily during startup, with oil found on the spark plugs and in the boot. This issue aros...
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2000 Oldsmobile Alero Misfire and Exhaust Smoke Issues
2000 Oldsmobile Alero
The owner reports thick white smoke from the exhaust that smells like gasoline, with significant loss of power when accelerating. The engine shakes, e...
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1997 Ford F-150 Black Smoke at Idle Diagnosis
1997 Ford F-150
The owner recently purchased a 1997 Ford F-150 with a 4.6L V8 engine and noticed a faint amount of black smoke at idle. The vehicle has had its cataly...
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2005 Volkswagen Golf Black Smoke Diagnosis
2005 Volkswagen Golf
The owner reports excessive black smoke coming from the exhaust when accelerating, both in park mode and while driving. This issue became apparent aft...
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