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Old 12-21-2006, 04:11 PM
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Excessive tailpipe smoking?

Yesterday, after about a 10 minute drive in stop-and-go traffic, I parked and the smoke streamed out of my right tailpipe (not the left) for about 1 to 2 minutes after engine shutdown.

I've never had this happen before.

Weather conditions were rainy and cold (about 38 degrees).
Driving style was moderate - never avove 6,000 rpm.

Do I have reason for concern?
Old 12-21-2006, 04:17 PM
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Whitish looking (like steam kinda thing) or was it dark? Since it has been cold and rainy here a lot I get tons of "white" coming out my tailpipes (pleural), essentially a steam kinda thing.

I had black smoke for a little while because I had a loose spark plug. Of course, I also had a burning smell at the same time, though. I no longer have any of those problems, just mileage that totally sucks when it drops below 40 degrees outside.
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Originally Posted by torbee
Yesterday, after about a 10 minute drive in stop-and-go traffic, I parked and the smoke streamed out of my right tailpipe (not the left) for about 1 to 2 minutes after engine shutdown.

I've never had this happen before.

Weather conditions were rainy and cold (about 38 degrees).
Driving style was moderate - never avove 6,000 rpm.

Do I have reason for concern?
Yeah, I agree with the "Rabbit." The color is really indicative of what is going on. Maybe more water or something got into one tip. I get steam looking stuff coming out all of the time. Never black smoke though. However, I did have GREEN smoke come out of my old Chevelle once. Then the engine cracked.
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It was definitely white.

It's just weird to have rain in winter here in Iowa. Usually it's 10 inches of snow!

I feel much better now.
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If its white make sure it doesn't smell sweet like almonds. I think that means coolant leak or something (basically new engine time.)
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Stop smoking your tail pipe.... at least dial it back a bit.

Edit: Sorry someone had to say it!

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^^^ mu ha ha........
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