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Old May 11, 2004 | 08:07 AM
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white haze comimg from tail pipe

Hi guys this morning i notice a white hazy smoke commimg from my tail pipe. It looks like the haze you would get from your mouth when breathing on a cold night. (It was warm this morning)
I smelled the exauslt and it smelled sweet. I'm not sure how long this has been going on and what could be causing it. I checked the car three minutes ago and there is no smoke now.
What could be the cause?
Thanks for any help guys.
Old May 11, 2004 | 08:10 AM
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Could be just a carbon deposit burning out.

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Old May 11, 2004 | 08:11 AM
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Even thou it was warm this morning in your area, the humidity was very high. Your engine produces moisture as a by-product of burnt fuel. Those vapors can be seen on cold days and sometimes on warm days depending on humidity conditions.

There's nothing wrong with your car.
Old May 11, 2004 | 10:05 AM
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If the smoke is black, grey or blue, then start to worry.
Old May 11, 2004 | 10:58 AM
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THanks guys for all the responses. I wont worry about it then.
Thanks for the one up on the black,gray or blue smoke.
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Old May 11, 2004 | 11:00 AM
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"smells sweet" Could be antifreeze but I doubt it. Watch your coolant levels.
Old May 11, 2004 | 11:47 AM
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The normally functioning catalytic produces a 'sweet' odor, too. If it is antifreeze your coolant level will decrease and your car may overheat.
Old May 12, 2004 | 03:48 AM
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........plus the exhaust would have a light blue color on startup, then it will burn off. At least that's the way my Toyota truck showed its death signs before I replaced the motor.
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