Need help/advice! White smoke!
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Need help/advice! White smoke!
About 3 weeks ago I purchased a 08 Clubman S with 35,000 miles it and the car has been driving and acting fine. Tonight we were sitting in the target parking lot when I noticed a good bit of white smoke coming out of the tailpipes. I automatically assumed that maybe it was the head gasket but the car hasn't ran hot not the first time. I bought the car from a honda dealership and they supposedly changed the oil a few days before I picked it up. What do you guys think us causing the smoke? Could it be the head gasket, could it be that the guys at the honda place put the wrong oil in it, or is it something else? Thanks in advance for any help.
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I would bring it in now.. Before something really serious happens. If your timing chain is making noise also you want that looked at right away. You don't want to drive your MINI with a bad timing chain issue. That could easily lead to major engine failure. Also check to make sure you have the updated tensioner. good luck!
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Suggest getting all the previous service records, to find out what, if anything has been replaced. I've been told by a Mini SA that the original tensioner can fail (if engine is stressed without a good warm-up) after a couple weeks of no engine use. Used car lots are typical examples of where this will happen.
However, this shouldn't cause white smoke. My issues with white smoke were caused by a faulty PCV system ('07 MCS), but oil related problems are the most likely culprit. If no satisfaction from your Honda dealer, try the nearest Mini dealer, for supposedly better diagnostic experience.
However, this shouldn't cause white smoke. My issues with white smoke were caused by a faulty PCV system ('07 MCS), but oil related problems are the most likely culprit. If no satisfaction from your Honda dealer, try the nearest Mini dealer, for supposedly better diagnostic experience.
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#8
As previously suggested, check your fluid levels before driving the car. Some Mini's use oil, or you could have a leaking head gasket and may be low on coolant.
You mentioned that you bought the care three weeks ago. Any warranty? I'd contact the dealer you purchased the car, see if they will handle the problem.
You mentioned that you bought the care three weeks ago. Any warranty? I'd contact the dealer you purchased the car, see if they will handle the problem.
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Even though you bought it as is Im sure there must be like a 30-60 day warranty of such. I would talk with them first. But how many miles have you put on the car after you bought it? But like others have mentioned check your fluids to make sure there full and also look for coolant in the oil.. Sure does sound like your burning coolant.. Good luck!
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