A8 Parts Forum

A8 Parts Forum (https://forum.a8parts.co.uk/index.php)
-   D3 - Engine Bay (https://forum.a8parts.co.uk/forumdisplay.php?f=44)
-   -   White smoke on tickover (https://forum.a8parts.co.uk/showthread.php?t=7882)

brabus 27th March 2014 06:59 PM

White smoke on tickover
 
Evening, just after some views on the below.

Test drove an A8 last week 4.2 petrol lpg d3, on tickover after a test drive engine at normal operating temperature there was white smoke coming out of both exhausts. Would this be cause for concern? could this be related to the lpg system?

PsYcHe 27th March 2014 07:44 PM

Pretty sure mine took quite a while to stop the white smoke, no LPG and didn't lose coolant, so could just be the exhausts taking a long time to get up to temperature.

ScottD3 28th March 2014 07:47 AM

Has it been stood up for a while?
It could be condensation or water in the exhaust pipes burning off.

was the smoke constant amount?

How was the coolant level?

Dave McB 28th March 2014 07:49 AM

more than likely condensation in the exhaust on start up.

Also bear in mind that on start up the engine will run rich until up to operating temps (ie the choke is on)

brabus 28th March 2014 06:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ScottB5 (Post 70956)
Has it been stood up for a while?
It could be condensation or water in the exhaust pipes burning off.

was the smoke constant amount?

How was the coolant level?


The vehicle had already been driven upto operating temperature (on an A road) , stopped for about 15 minutes then driven for about 5 minutes. The smoke was a constant amount, didnt get any worse and the coolant hadnt moved.


All times are GMT. The time now is 09:02 PM.

Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.0
Copyright ©2000 - 2025, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd.