Why is it smoking?!
SCT_Type-S
11-13-2002, 01:02 AM
I am thinking about buying a 1995 Mitsubishi Eclipse GSX but it has a problem and i don't know what the signs of it mean. any info would be greatly valued.
The dealership stated that when the car is first turned on it sends out a puff of smoke from the exhaust, and, while driving on the highway they said it also let out puffs of smoke when shifting gears but cruising was ok. I would just like to know what the problem is and maybe how to fix it. Thanks a lot.
Sam
The dealership stated that when the car is first turned on it sends out a puff of smoke from the exhaust, and, while driving on the highway they said it also let out puffs of smoke when shifting gears but cruising was ok. I would just like to know what the problem is and maybe how to fix it. Thanks a lot.
Sam
civickiller
11-13-2002, 01:15 AM
what color smoke comes out ?
SCT_Type-S
11-13-2002, 01:21 AM
It doesn't specify that. I'm sorry.
What would it mean if it were:
Blue:
Black:
White:
or
Grey:?
What would it mean if it were:
Blue:
Black:
White:
or
Grey:?
Belldandy
11-13-2002, 08:28 AM
Blue smoke it's leaking oil
White Smoke it's leaking coolant
Black I believe was Carbon buildup or running rich.
Grey don't know perhaps leaking tranny fluid ??
White Smoke it's leaking coolant
Black I believe was Carbon buildup or running rich.
Grey don't know perhaps leaking tranny fluid ??
Dblade
11-13-2002, 10:54 AM
thatd be phat to have blue smoke comming out of my car lol
RoBoDEATH
11-13-2002, 12:23 PM
mine runs to rich and it's black smoke but only at high rpms, i guess i need a air/fuel gauge and a fuel pressure regulator
moondawgy
11-13-2002, 01:28 PM
if your car is very very cold, it will blow white smoke as well. usually happens during the winter time when u dont warm up ur car before u drive.
shepworldwide
11-13-2002, 01:53 PM
piston rings could be bad.???
Cyprus106
11-14-2002, 04:41 PM
Yea, if it puffs smoke when it starts up, I'd say piston rings.
maxspeedhonda
11-15-2002, 03:26 PM
Sounds just like my car. I run mine rich for the turbo so I know thats what it is. I have has fried piston rings before and when that happened it was black smoke all the time and LOTS of it.
york2600
11-15-2002, 07:26 PM
How much are new pistons rings installed?
-Tim
-Tim
maxspeedhonda
11-15-2002, 08:08 PM
I really couldn't tell you. I paid about $140 for the ring set. Luckily I have a buddy that has a shop and we did it there. I took the two of us all sat and sun to do it, not to mention the special tools you need plus a new head gasket. Giving the going rate for mechanics, I'd estimate you would be looking at close to 1000 bucks. If this is something that you just want to do and isnt really required at the moment, id save up and get new pistons and rods as well.
Sindonesia
11-16-2002, 03:05 AM
A cracked Head could be why the smoke is white, check and see if coolant is coming out of the exhaust. If this is the case don't buy the car.
whtcivic93
11-03-2003, 01:33 PM
I really couldn't tell you. I paid about $140 for the ring set. Luckily I have a buddy that has a shop and we did it there. I took the two of us all sat and sun to do it, not to mention the special tools you need plus a new head gasket. Giving the going rate for mechanics, I'd estimate you would be looking at close to 1000 bucks. If this is something that you just want to do and isnt really required at the moment, id save up and get new pistons and rods as well.
DAMN! 1000 bucks to replace piston rings... im in some shit.. i think mine are fried what usually causes them to get worn out or whatever?
DAMN! 1000 bucks to replace piston rings... im in some shit.. i think mine are fried what usually causes them to get worn out or whatever?
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