Sprinter white smoke from exhaust

When there is white smoke coming from the exhaust , it can mean a few things. It’s not necessarily anything to be concerned about. But, a LOT of it can be a sign of big trouble. This will cause white smoke , along with the idle issue.

Depending on the level of failure, the following symptoms will show themselves. Huge amounts of billowing white smoke from burning oil within the exhaust system due to failed turbo seals. Has any one had this problem? Any info will be appreciated.

Sprinter I have noticed recently when sat in traffic or engine ticking over for a period of time there seems to be loads of smoke coming from the exhaust , clears once I start driving. One cause of white smoke from the exhaust might be the engine leaking coolant. A problem with antifreeze might also be causing white smoke to come from the exhaust. Any help would be much appreciated.

If the color of the smoke is white. If white smoke emits when you first start a cold car in cool weather, it’s perfectly normal. When white smoke is spewing from your exhaust , it is usually an indication that something is burning. The typical culprit is a burning fluid from the vehicle, but other causes are possible. A backyard mechanic can diagnose the problem by observing and smelling the smoke.

Our certified mobile technicians come to you days a week between AM and PM. Burning oil, whether it is engine oil or trans fluid will not cause white smoke from the exhaust. White smoke =water vapour. I would start with a compression test and a cooling system pressure test to trace the white smoke from the exhaust. It takes diesel engines a long time to warm up completely, and if you are only driving this van on.

The combination of the coolant and engine oil will create a milky appearance in the smoke. All it takes is for just a little bit of coolant to get into the combustion chamber for white smoke to be produced. If you observe black smoke coming out of exhaust pipe, here are ways you can do to fix this problems.

Black smoke is typically of greater concern than white smoke. As the engine warms up and the condensation dissipates the white exhaust smoke (steam) is no longer seen. This is generally steam caused by condensation.

The unburnt fuel particles blow out the tailpipe producing a rich, thick, diesel fuel odor. It is normal to see white smoke from the exhaust during sub-zero and colder weather, at least until the engine warms up. As a general rule, the first cause of a diesel that’s blowing white smoke will be related to the injector pump timing. Diesels rely heavily on high compression and correct injector pump timing to fire the combustion cycle.

Any reduction in the cylinder pressures or fuel delivery will result in an incomplete combustion process. Merc Sprinter 312D smoking problem, help ! The smoke is white oil smoke. During the drive there and back and a fair bit of revving for test purposes oil had wept out through the exhaust. Assuming the rest of the van is adequately mechanically soun the best approach is likely rebuilding the engine with new rings, possibly rebore for oversize pistons, and a re-manufactured head.

A new fuel odor or drop in MPG that seems to be coming from the exhaust pipe.