does white smoke from exhaust = burning oil

dynomax27 · 10-30-2002, 07:09 PM

Well the civic is finally boosted. I fixed all of my exhaust leaks. Now it seems that im burinig oil or something. After a nice and easy 15 min drive I still see white smoke comming from my car. I know its normal when its cold outside and the car is cold but after 15 min i shouldnt be seeing white smoke. What do you guys think. Also it looks like my turbo is leaking oil too. When i look at the turbo from the bottom i can see oil seaping through the sides where it connects to the turbine.

Kamin · 10-30-2002, 07:10 PM

white = coolant
blue = oil
brown/black = fuel

Benj · 10-31-2002, 06:09 AM

Maybe you've got a blown head gasket?

nsxmatt · 10-31-2002, 07:24 AM

Most people mistake white for the blue/white type hue that usually comes from burning oil. My guess is if you just put the turbo on, the turbo is leaking oil, and now it starts blowing smoke, it's the leak. Fix the oil leak and see what happens.

Kamin · 10-31-2002, 07:45 AM

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Most people mistake white for the blue/white type hue that usually comes from burning oil. My guess is if you just put the turbo on, the turbo is leaking oil, and now it starts blowing smoke, it's the leak. Fix the oil leak and see what happens.

this is true
coolant burns WHITE
oil is light blue.
check your seals for the feed and return line on the turbo.

dynomax27 · 10-31-2002, 12:20 PM

ok thanks. the turbo is leaking oil. Should i just say f-it, rebuild it, or get a new one. i really dont want to spend any more money tho.

10-31-2002, 02:57 PM

What would be the first thing to check if you car was burning oil?

civicsitek GanGsTa · 10-31-2002, 08:41 PM

Fist thing to check would be how fast you are losing oil. If you are burning it, your oil level will slowly drop.

Evil_Wizard · 10-31-2002, 08:46 PM

Maybe your radiator needs to be upgraded to much pressure on it with the turbo now. Having a harder time cooling the engine.

dynomax27 · 11-01-2002, 02:40 PM

My radiator actually has a big dent in it form a rock. There are no leaks tho, but it probably does slow down flow.

10-30-2002, 07:09 PM	#1
dynomax27 Honda-Tech Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: IA, USA Posts: 239 iTrader Rating: (0)	does white smoke from exhaust = burning oil Well the civic is finally boosted. I fixed all of my exhaust leaks. Now it seems that im burinig oil or something. After a nice and easy 15 min drive I still see white smoke comming from my car. I know its normal when its cold outside and the car is cold but after 15 min i shouldnt be seeing white smoke. What do you guys think. Also it looks like my turbo is leaking oil too. When i look at the turbo from the bottom i can see oil seaping through the sides where it connects to the turbine. __________________ 95 H22a Civic

10-30-2002, 07:10 PM	#2
Kamin Honda-Tech Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 12,180 iTrader Rating: (0)	Re: does white smoke from exhaust = burning oil (dynomax27) white = coolant blue = oil brown/black = fuel

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Benj Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 199 iTrader Rating: (0)	Re: does white smoke from exhaust = burning oil (KAMiN) Maybe you've got a blown head gasket?

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nsxmatt Honda-Tech Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Indiana Posts: 9,207 iTrader Rating: (0)	Re: does white smoke from exhaust = burning oil (Benj) Most people mistake white for the blue/white type hue that usually comes from burning oil. My guess is if you just put the turbo on, the turbo is leaking oil, and now it starts blowing smoke, it's the leak. Fix the oil leak and see what happens. __________________ 93 Civic SIR-S - Real Deal RHD 05 Lotus Elise 2009 Civic SI

10-31-2002, 12:20 PM	#6
dynomax27 Honda-Tech Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: IA, USA Posts: 239 iTrader Rating: (0)	Re: does white smoke from exhaust = burning oil (KAMiN) ok thanks. the turbo is leaking oil. Should i just say f-it, rebuild it, or get a new one. i really dont want to spend any more money tho. __________________ 95 H22a Civic

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Bigjon Guest Garage is empty, add now Posts: n/a	Re: does white smoke from exhaust = burning oil (dynomax27) What would be the first thing to check if you car was burning oil?

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civicsitek GanGsTa Honda-Tech Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Spokane, WA, USA Posts: 1,529 iTrader Rating: (0)	Re: does white smoke from exhaust = burning oil (Bigjon) Fist thing to check would be how fast you are losing oil. If you are burning it, your oil level will slowly drop. __________________ We have now entered a period in history where we no longer have inalienable rights; we are merely recipients of heavily restricted, government granted privileges that can be receded on a whim. Our Constitution as amended has been effectively rendered null and void. The republic no longer exists as intended. Signature Required.

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Evil_Wizard Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Dallas, Texas, united states Posts: 2,012 iTrader Rating: (0)	Re: does white smoke from exhaust = burning oil (civicsitek) Maybe your radiator needs to be upgraded to much pressure on it with the turbo now. Having a harder time cooling the engine. __________________ Oil leak?What oil leak? That's just sweat from all that horsepower!

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dynomax27 Honda-Tech Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: IA, USA Posts: 239 iTrader Rating: (0)	Re: does white smoke from exhaust = burning oil (Extreme_Hybrid_Hatch) My radiator actually has a big dent in it form a rock. There are no leaks tho, but it probably does slow down flow. __________________ 95 H22a Civic

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