I just drove my 92 Accord home from work and on the way I noticed some smoke. I got out and checked and I think it is coming from the underside near my cat converter (I am not sure though). I just had a new oil pan put it after the old drain plug was stripped and cracked. I checked the oil and it seems fine, so if it is a leak, it is a slow one. What could be causing this smoke? I cannot really make out the color but I do not think it is white. Also, could this be my transmission? I tried to check the fluid but I cannot find the stick; does ths model have a sealed trans? Thanks in advance for all your help.

 

You really need to raise the car and check for leaks; it could be leaking from the oil filter base or another common leak is the oil pressure sending unit above the filter.

 

Could be anything, Leaking oil/trans fluid, thats being pushed back onto the exhaust by the air.

Could be a bag you ran over melted to the exhaust...


Also the Transmission dipstick is on the passanger side of the car, in the front of the transmission, if you look down youll see it, it has a yellow handle, Its not long like other dipsticks

Before you check it, make sure the Trans is warped up, if u dont want to drive it, just turn it on and run it threw all the Gears, 1st, 2nd, D3,D4,reverse,

U gotta check honda trans's with the car off,

 

White smoke is usually just steam. Kind of weird for condensation to get in the exhaust this time of year though.

Don't sweat it just watch for it and if it keeps doing it give it a more thorough look.

One other thing it could be. The O ring for your distributor could be wore out and leaking. the oil could be running down the back of the tranny and hitting the exhaust near the cat.