# \#smoke **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/tag/smoke/591.md [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) --- ## [2017 Subaru - A puff of smoke followed by the coldest blowing AC my car has ever put out?!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-subaru-a-puff-of-smoke-followed-by-the-coldest-blowing-ac-my-car-has-ever-put-out/201405)
**Author:** [@booster.scoots\_5m\_194335](https://community.cartalk.com/u/booster.scoots_5m_194335)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [August 19, 2025, 3:10am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-subaru-a-puff-of-smoke-followed-by-the-coldest-blowing-ac-my-car-has-ever-put-out/201405 "2025-08-19T03:10:24Z")
My 2017 Subaru Crosstrek has always had very wimpy air conditioning, ever since I bought it brand new. When you first start it up, it blows room temperature, barely cool air until you get on the highway and drive a few m… --- ## [Honda Failing Smog Snap Test](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-failing-smog-snap-test/200710)
**Author:** [@squidE2](https://community.cartalk.com/u/squidE2)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [June 18, 2025, 12:34pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-failing-smog-snap-test/200710 "2025-06-18T12:34:14Z")
Hello, I’ve had a 2002 Honda CRV for 4 years, about 160k miles. I’m looking for some help to get it to pass smog in order to renew registration. At this point I’ve replaced most of the major suspension components, radia… --- ## [2018 Subaru Impreza emits smoke on start-up](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-subaru-impreza-emits-smoke-on-start-up/192695)
**Author:** [@pine150](https://community.cartalk.com/u/pine150)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [September 6, 2023, 10:44pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-subaru-impreza-emits-smoke-on-start-up/192695 "2023-09-06T22:44:23Z")
I have a 2018 Impreza with about 50,000 miles. A few months ago we noticed that the car emitted a puff of smoke when it was first started in the morning (cold engine start), but only after it had been sitting for a coupl… --- ## [Car smoking at 3k rpm what’s wrong?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-smoking-at-3k-rpm-what-s-wrong/183816)
**Author:** [@breyerellison](https://community.cartalk.com/u/breyerellison)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [May 4, 2022, 5:17pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-smoking-at-3k-rpm-what-s-wrong/183816 "2022-05-04T17:17:39Z")
I recently purchased a 2012 Audi A4 from a private seller and got a deal because of a mechanical issue. When the car hits 3k RPM it starts smoking on the interstate when slowed down and brought back to idle the smoking s… --- ## [Smoke from low front of engine. Any thoughts?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/smoke-from-low-front-of-engine-any-thoughts/180546)
**Author:** [@gforceboone1979](https://community.cartalk.com/u/gforceboone1979)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [November 9, 2021, 11:24pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/smoke-from-low-front-of-engine-any-thoughts/180546 "2021-11-09T23:24:47Z")
I have a 2008 Honda Odyssey. Has been a wonderful driver. It was my dad’s who passed away recently. From the day I started driving it, 1 year ago, I have smelt a burning smell after starting the van. It usually goes away… --- ## [2006 Murano Huge Plume of Smoke on Cold Startup](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-murano-huge-plume-of-smoke-on-cold-startup/175593)
**Author:** [@Jstevenson2400](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jstevenson2400)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 10, 2021, 1:12am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-murano-huge-plume-of-smoke-on-cold-startup/175593 "2021-03-10T01:12:34Z")
I drive a 2006 Nissan Murano with 204,000 miles on it. I recently had to replace the alternator as oil was leaking out of the front rocker cover which over time killed the alternator. As I did such I noticed also the oil… --- ## [Smoke coming from area around forward oxygen sensor](https://community.cartalk.com/t/smoke-coming-from-area-around-forward-oxygen-sensor/173804)
**Author:** [@camhick706](https://community.cartalk.com/u/camhick706)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 2, 2021, 11:09pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/smoke-coming-from-area-around-forward-oxygen-sensor/173804 "2021-01-02T23:09:49Z")
I decided to clean a small area on the front of my engine on the intake manifold that was covered in what i figured was oil sludge and small clumps of it fell further down, later on when i turned the engine on there was … --- ## [01 mustang-6cyl w/start-up white caustic smell smoke](https://community.cartalk.com/t/01-mustang-6cyl-w-start-up-white-caustic-smell-smoke/28775)
**Author:** [@eduardocesena](https://community.cartalk.com/u/eduardocesena)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 5, 2020, 11:53am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/01-mustang-6cyl-w-start-up-white-caustic-smell-smoke/28775 "2020-06-05T11:53:06Z")
How do I ascertain cause of occasional large puff of white smoke from exhaust pipe(very caustic sulphuric smell at start up of my 01 stang 6-cyl 3.8(?)? If someone ssees this on the street, they might want to call the"s… --- ## [Smoke from vents/hood](https://community.cartalk.com/t/smoke-from-vents-hood/158772)
**Author:** [@kileytrav\_163468](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kileytrav_163468)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 18, 2020, 6:19pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/smoke-from-vents-hood/158772 "2020-02-18T18:19:53Z")
Hi Everyone! First time poster here, hoping to get some honest feedback for preparation before taking my truck in. I have a 2014 Ford F150 XLT, about 180k miles. About a month ago I started to notice some smoke come int… --- ## [What's ruining my DPFE sensor?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/whats-ruining-my-dpfe-sensor/106699)
**Author:** [@tskeaton94](https://community.cartalk.com/u/tskeaton94)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [August 8, 2017, 11:17am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/whats-ruining-my-dpfe-sensor/106699 "2017-08-08T11:17:26Z")
I made a post before about a hissing sound and smoking and a burning smell and I’ve found the culprit. I found my DPFE sensor popped off the two valves it was connected to and smoking the thing was piping hot. the sensor… --- ## [Car Exhaust smoke](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-exhaust-smoke/136970)
**Author:** [@malancinasn\_149780](https://community.cartalk.com/u/malancinasn_149780)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 22, 2019, 2:05pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-exhaust-smoke/136970 "2019-03-22T14:05:39Z")
I have recently bought a 2006 Audi TT, I started it up this morning let it sit for about 5 minutes then gave it some revs (not driving just stationary) I noticed quite a bit of smoke coming from the exhaust and I know it… --- ## [Exhaust smoke when cold](https://community.cartalk.com/t/exhaust-smoke-when-cold/114111)
**Author:** [@Nick\_Law](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Nick_Law)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [March 22, 2018, 12:03am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/exhaust-smoke-when-cold/114111 "2018-03-22T00:03:28Z")
hey guys, i want you guys to tell me what might be wrong with my car or is it normal. i did a cold start after the car has been sitting for a night, no smoke would come out of the exhaust pipe however, when i rev the ca… --- ## ["Smoking badly"](https://community.cartalk.com/t/smoking-badly/107093)
**Author:** [@daa5114](https://community.cartalk.com/u/daa5114)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [August 21, 2017, 11:03pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/smoking-badly/107093 "2017-08-21T23:03:41Z")
Just for my own peace of mind, could somebody clarify whether or not I should be worried about my car? This past Saturday, my wife and I went to my local Midas to get my 2013 Kia Soul inspected. When they were finished,… --- ## [How do I get the strong smell of cigarette smoke out of a used car?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-do-i-get-the-strong-smell-of-cigarette-smoke-out-of-a-used-car/10898)
**Author:** [@ellen2](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ellen2)\ **Replies:** 112\ **Last updated:** [May 7, 2017, 5:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-do-i-get-the-strong-smell-of-cigarette-smoke-out-of-a-used-car/10898 "2017-05-07T17:35:55Z")
Help! I went down to my local Honda dealer and bought a used 2006 Honda Civic. When I drove it I thought I smelled something funny, but it wasn't very strong. I thought it was a used car sitting around smell. I was … --- ## [Engine smokes only when going uphill](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-smokes-only-when-going-uphill/66149)
**Author:** [@bsharvy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bsharvy)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [January 3, 2017, 10:43pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-smokes-only-when-going-uphill/66149 "2017-01-03T22:43:58Z")
1995 Subaru Legacy wagon. If I drive up a steep hill for 5-10 minutes, the engine will smoke copiously. It's fine when I drive 200 miles over lightly rolling terrain. The temperature gauge doesn't get above medium. … --- ## [Blue smoke under load](https://community.cartalk.com/t/blue-smoke-under-load/92505)
**Author:** [@ASiemers](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ASiemers)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [February 19, 2016, 10:53pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/blue-smoke-under-load/92505 "2016-02-19T22:53:41Z")
I have a 2010 lancer evolution, intermittently under light to no acceleration the car emits a large cloud of blue-grey smoke from the exhaust accompanied by noticeable oil consumption. This only happens when in 5th or 6t… --- ## [Blue smoke when accelerating?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/blue-smoke-when-accelerating/92338)
**Author:** [@ASiemers](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ASiemers)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [January 24, 2016, 8:50pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/blue-smoke-when-accelerating/92338 "2016-01-24T20:50:05Z")
I own a Lancer Evolution X and I've been having a strange issue wherewhen accelerating around 2500-3500 rpm a thick cloud of blueish smoke starts pouring from the exhaust for about a second or two accompanied by a loss i… --- ## [Ideas, theories, and wild speculation: '84 300zx electrical issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ideas-theories-and-wild-speculation-84-300zx-electrical-issues/88635)
**Author:** [@rodonnell17](https://community.cartalk.com/u/rodonnell17)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [January 13, 2015, 8:46am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ideas-theories-and-wild-speculation-84-300zx-electrical-issues/88635 "2015-01-13T08:46:21Z")
Hello! I'm plastering the web looking for ideas and pointers as I prepare to investigate my car's electrical issues. If you have any theories, please, post them! So here's the story... On Friday, I decided to move m… --- ## [19920 GMC Sonoma 2.8L console starts to smoke when switch is in any position that has the A/C off](https://community.cartalk.com/t/19920-gmc-sonoma-2-8l-console-starts-to-smoke-when-switch-is-in-any-position-that-has-the-a-c-off/87198)
**Author:** [@benrobot](https://community.cartalk.com/u/benrobot)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 16, 2014, 5:09pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/19920-gmc-sonoma-2-8l-console-starts-to-smoke-when-switch-is-in-any-position-that-has-the-a-c-off/87198 "2014-09-16T17:09:38Z")
Car: 1992 GMC Sonoma 2.8L Manual Miles: ONLY 197,000 miles Name: Goes by the name of lucky (see http://community.cartalk.com/discussion/2300343/1992-gmc-sonoma-2-8l-sometimes-wont-start-not-even-turn-over-when-engine-is-… --- ## [My F150 blew up](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-f150-blew-up/87037)
**Author:** [@Truenfalse](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Truenfalse)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [September 7, 2014, 1:38am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-f150-blew-up/87037 "2014-09-07T01:38:14Z")
Last night parked my 2004 Ford F150 after a 15 minute drive in 85 degree weather. About 15 minutes after parking I heard a loud boom and a cloud if smoke came out from the front of my truck. Lots of people on the street… --- ## [1994 Acura Legend Hum and Smoke](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1994-acura-legend-hum-and-smoke/81927)
**Author:** [@larrystew](https://community.cartalk.com/u/larrystew)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 25, 2013, 7:44am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1994-acura-legend-hum-and-smoke/81927 "2013-10-25T07:44:36Z")
OK, so go out to my 1994 Acura Legend, crank it, hear a loud hum that doesn't go away, then bluish smoke appears from under the hood. Immediately shut off the engine and open the hood to release the smoke. Haven't touche… --- ## [88 volvo 240 wagon rattling and smoking](https://community.cartalk.com/t/88-volvo-240-wagon-rattling-and-smoking/81248)
**Author:** [@cartalk88](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cartalk88)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 8, 2013, 6:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/88-volvo-240-wagon-rattling-and-smoking/81248 "2013-09-08T18:28:17Z")
i have an 88 volvo 240 wagon with 89K miles on it... it's been passed down through the family, is in great shape and is a joy to own. i have always have it serviced at the volvo dealership and recently had a bunch of wo… --- ## ['91 Honda civic burning oil smell (down hill driving)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/91-honda-civic-burning-oil-smell-down-hill-driving/68902)
**Author:** [@Jetplane](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jetplane)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [October 24, 2011, 5:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/91-honda-civic-burning-oil-smell-down-hill-driving/68902 "2011-10-24T17:55:16Z")
I own an old Civic and I noticed in the past several months that I get a burned oil odor in the passenger compartment, but only when I drive downhill. I more recently notice that if I accellerate while driving down the h… --- ## [Transmission fluid on the exhaust manifold](https://community.cartalk.com/t/transmission-fluid-on-the-exhaust-manifold/10742)
**Author:** [@bakeaj](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bakeaj)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 17, 2011, 11:20pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/transmission-fluid-on-the-exhaust-manifold/10742 "2011-09-17T23:20:10Z")
I have a 1996 Chevrolet Blazer 4WD, and I'm having an issue with a transmission leak. Somehow, transmission fluid is making it's way onto the spark plug wires and dripping onto the exhaust manifold where flange connects … --- ## [Blue smoke while climbing hills](https://community.cartalk.com/t/blue-smoke-while-climbing-hills/60100)
**Author:** [@Blargosaurus](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Blargosaurus)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [September 8, 2011, 2:42pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/blue-smoke-while-climbing-hills/60100 "2011-09-08T14:42:49Z")
1997 Hyundai Lantra LS 1.8 5-speed. I live in a really flat area, but we're surrounded by hills and mountains. Whenever I have to go into the mountains I start to get blue smoke from the exhaust after a few minutes … --- ## [Ranger 1977, 31k miles, smoked in the mountains](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ranger-1977-31k-miles-smoked-in-the-mountains/66814)
**Author:** [@JohnAtl](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JohnAtl)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 5, 2011, 3:01pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ranger-1977-31k-miles-smoked-in-the-mountains/66814 "2011-08-05T15:01:51Z")
My '97 Ranger has 31,000 miles on it. It had 10k on it when I bought it in December 2008. Haven't had any problems with it. This past Sunday I took a friend to the mountains. One of the roads was a steep slow crawl (mayb… --- ## [Less oil burned when very low? (1996 Jeep V8)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/less-oil-burned-when-very-low-1996-jeep-v8/65809)
**Author:** [@Thatguy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Thatguy)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [July 3, 2011, 1:27pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/less-oil-burned-when-very-low-1996-jeep-v8/65809 "2011-07-03T13:27:31Z")
Hi, Dealer lets me take a Jeep home to take it to my mechanic early the next day. First time I looked at it, it coughed a bit of blue smoke, then cleared up. There's 141K on the car. Called around, the general consensu… --- ## [Saturn part causing smoke!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/saturn-part-causing-smoke/65538)
**Author:** [@Keith-Al](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Keith-Al)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 18, 2011, 9:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/saturn-part-causing-smoke/65538 "2011-06-18T21:21:30Z")
Where the heck am I supposed to get a Saturn part as none of the dealerships exist! It's a maybe 8-inch small hose that goes from the top of my engine to some kinda shaft; the shaft goes to my air-filter. That's all I ne… --- ## [Smoke emitting beneath hood](https://community.cartalk.com/t/smoke-emitting-beneath-hood/65414)
**Author:** [@Keith-Al](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Keith-Al)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [June 14, 2011, 12:25am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/smoke-emitting-beneath-hood/65414 "2011-06-14T00:25:14Z")
My '95 Saturn has a little bit of smoke coming out the sides of its hood. I've never cleaned the engine and was wondering if there were any good engine cleaners on the market? (I'm assuming it should clean hoses and what… --- ## [Smoke from steering column - long term damage?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/smoke-from-steering-column-long-term-damage/52843)
**Author:** [@kardia](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kardia)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [May 10, 2011, 3:16pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/smoke-from-steering-column-long-term-damage/52843 "2011-05-10T15:16:45Z")
While replacing the headlight switch to my 1993 Ford F350 (7.3 diesel), I followed the instructions to "disconnect the negative battery cable". Unfortunately because this truck has TWO batteries wired in parallel, and I… [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/tag/smoke/591.md?match_all_tags=true&page=1&tags%5B%5D=smoke)