SamUK

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I started my car asfter two days today, and my windows were open, and at startup i had some (looked like White) smoke come in with the wind form the exhaust...though was not there when i got out of the car...only when i started it...


Should i be worried?


Or is it time for a new Turbo

myblackwrx

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white smoke is normally head gasket but it would do it everytime you started the car(well it did when the HG went on my 205GTI)

SamUK

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does it...? On my old classic White smoke was because of the turbo?

Only noticed it today...will check it again in the morning..

scottydouk

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if has been stood around for a while poss condensation build up? is worse with stainless steel exhaust systems. let car warm up and go for a run and see if smokes still

fygtbug

cool damp day, more likely to be condensation, very noticeable on cold winter days..... as stated will go away once warmed up fully.... worry if it doesnt especially when under throttle, if head gasket you will notice coolant loss and coolant temps climbing to overheating even with fans on full time......

it could also be turbo as they are water cooled units and seals do go....

Tidgy

if it stops then forget about it, will just be vaoupr clearing out of the exhaust etc.

mine stands for a week or two each time i use it and it always does it for a couple of mins at first

SamUK

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nothing this morning..though to be honest i wasn't really looking...will keep an eye i guess.

Tidgy

def sounds like condensation then, as said keep an eye, but tbh sounds like its nothing to worry about at all

SamUK

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Usually my car starts daily, however sometimes after two days max..

I today saw a cloud of smoke on startup though once the car is warm its not there....i turned the car off and back on and it was not there...

Is it worth me taking the car to someone to show - but not sure if that will help because it only smokes on startup..

I have not yet connected my boost gauge hose, think i will do this, as i think this will show if the car is not boosting correctly...No?

Turbotits

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Nothing to worry about. Its normal on first start up.