Honda civic white smoke from exhaust

My civic has white smoke coming from the exhaust when it is warmed up. Previous owner had no antifreeze in the radiator, just water. I got the car about weeks ago.

Oil does not appear to be milky Car has a very. White smoke itself is not necessarily an indication that something is wrong. Here are some of the most common things that cause it broken down by smoke thickness.

Keep in mind that some smoke is completely normal at times. When you fist start your vehicle (espescially in colder climates) white smoke is normal until the engine warms up. What would cause white smoke to come out of my exhaust. This will cause white smoke, along with the idle issue. Just bought the car a week ago it ran perfect no smoke out of the exhaust or anything for days.

What causes white smoke in the exhaust ? Some white exhaust smoke is normal, especially when you first start the car. Honda Civic Gen Tech and. Condensation can turn to vapor, providing what looks like white exhaust. But excessive white smoke likely means coolant is leaking into the engine combustion chambers. My car is blowing white smoke out the exhaust.

I checked my coolant and it was gone! I refilled my coolant to the right amount but im still getting white smoke out of my exhaust sometimes. And this is after my car is warmed up. Freshly started vehicles may emit some white smoke as condensed water vapor in the exhaust system is burned off. White indicates an internal coolant leak.

Water seems to build up on the tip and after I take off it comes out in a big white loud of smoke. Since it was new I tought it was going to go away but its not. I know its getting cold and white smoke comes out, usually in the morning, BUT this has been going on when the temp. One possible cause of blue smoke coming out from your exhaust is stuck piston rings. Of course, this would be a major repair, but there are also some minor sources that can cause this cool-looking problem.

Ask Question Asked years, months ago. Tec - White Smoke from the tailpipe. Blowing out giant clouds of white smoke while hot or cold. Does not overheat or use any coolant. Diagnostic check flags sensor.

Please help can’t afford a car right now. I have to get a smog check in California.