puff of smoke on startup
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puff of smoke on startup
I have a 2002 Se. Once in a while on startup there is a slight puff of smoke. This doesnt happen each time. I would say once every 40 starts or so. I dont think it is oil, but it might be gas. Does anyone else notice this with their cars. I mentioned it to dealer and they said excess gas in the cylinder on startup. Could this possbly lead to further troubles down the road. I would like to get this fixed while still under warranty
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Re: puff of smoke on startup
Originally posted by raaizin
I have a 2002 Se. Once in a while on startup there is a slight puff of smoke. This doesnt happen each time. I would say once every 40 starts or so. I dont think it is oil, but it might be gas. Does anyone else notice this with their cars. I mentioned it to dealer and they said excess gas in the cylinder on startup. Could this possbly lead to further troubles down the road. I would like to get this fixed while still under warranty
I have a 2002 Se. Once in a while on startup there is a slight puff of smoke. This doesnt happen each time. I would say once every 40 starts or so. I dont think it is oil, but it might be gas. Does anyone else notice this with their cars. I mentioned it to dealer and they said excess gas in the cylinder on startup. Could this possbly lead to further troubles down the road. I would like to get this fixed while still under warranty
Does it run a little rough for a bit afterwards as well?
I remember someone mentioning that their 2k2's had this problem if they started the car, let it run for only a short time, and then shut it off and didn't start it again for a few days...something like fuel injectors continuing to drip excess fuel like you said. Consider it normal I guess...what color is the smoke?
Of course, Nissan said the hesitation thing was normal too...
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smoke @ start up
I have a 2000 maxima se 70K, when it sits for a couple of days it will puff light white smoke for 2-3 seconds then stops. If it is only parked over night it will not smoke the next day at all. I have gotten mixed opinions from people but never a straight answer.
Re: puff of smoke on startup
Originally posted by raaizin
I have a 2002 Se. Once in a while on startup there is a slight puff of smoke. This doesnt happen each time. I would say once every 40 starts or so. I dont think it is oil, but it might be gas. Does anyone else notice this with their cars. I mentioned it to dealer and they said excess gas in the cylinder on startup. Could this possbly lead to further troubles down the road. I would like to get this fixed while still under warranty
I have a 2002 Se. Once in a while on startup there is a slight puff of smoke. This doesnt happen each time. I would say once every 40 starts or so. I dont think it is oil, but it might be gas. Does anyone else notice this with their cars. I mentioned it to dealer and they said excess gas in the cylinder on startup. Could this possbly lead to further troubles down the road. I would like to get this fixed while still under warranty
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