WHITE SMOKE coming from exhaust

[z38camaro]

So i noticed the other day that my 96 3.8II base camaro was smokeing pretty heavy out of the exhaust. (only on cold days or chilly) on the first start.

the unique thing about this is that my coolant level is not getting any lower. at all.



but the steam smells like boiling water.


its not sweet.


but its WAYYYY thick white steam.


doesent smell close to oil either and my car uses full synthetics for EVERYTHING.


and nothing is getting lower.

whats my issue

[Smoke Panther]

Re: WHITE SMOKE coming from exhaust

check your oil

[Andy H]

Re: WHITE SMOKE coming from exhaust

since you say it's only on a cold day, it could be normal, probably just condensation

[ssms5411]

Re: WHITE SMOKE coming from exhaust

since you say it's only on a cold day, it could be normal, probably just condensation

X2, if no fluid levels are getting lower. My car did it this this winter when it was colder in the mornings. If it was doing it when it is 90 degrees out then I would be worried.

[cam98aro]

Re: WHITE SMOKE coming from exhaust

what was the outside temp?

cars usually dont smoke under 50F or so

as long as your fluid levels arent going lower, you should be fine.

my car has always smoked more than most other cars i have seen on the road, it worried me, but my levels were always fine

[Cammy98]

Re: WHITE SMOKE coming from exhaust

I have dual tips and the coldest it gets here in So Cal is like 50F in the morning and your hear everyone *****ing.

Anyway I get a good amount of white smoke rising from the back, but does yours linger around in the air after it comes out?

[Smoke Panther]

Re: WHITE SMOKE coming from exhaust

what was the outside temp?

cars usually dont smoke under 50F or so

So when it's 10 degrees outside, you're saying "cars usually dont smoke "

[Smoke Panther]

Re: WHITE SMOKE coming from exhaust

what was the outside temp?

cars usually dont smoke under 50F or so

So when it's 10 degrees outside, you're saying "cars usually dont smoke"?

[cam98aro]

Re: WHITE SMOKE coming from exhaust

So when it's 10 degrees outside, you're saying "cars usually dont smoke "

So when it's 10 degrees outside, you're saying "cars usually dont smoke"?

it was a mistype

instead of being an ***, you could have corrected me.

[Leonard 3.8L]

Re: WHITE SMOKE coming from exhaust

^ yea, grammatic-error.

i've had white smoke before. condensation - don't think it's anything serious.

understood what you meant, Some people like to be @sses so it makes them feel beter about themselves and can add 1 more post count, since they have no positve input on the subject and no knowledge on the topic. In AZ in the mornings it was about 50 degrees or lower. The smoke cloud should disapate within a few seconds after coming out. If it rises and fills your garage then it is not condensation. LOL Mine always smelled like fuel before I switched out my TR6 plugs to TR55 then it was still a hint of fuel and sweet smell, I did the TR55 plugs since I'm running it N/A for a few months before the turbo goes on.

[ssms5411]

Re: WHITE SMOKE coming from exhaust

it was a mistype

instead of being an ***, you could have corrected me.

I understood what you meant, Some people like to be @sses so it makes them feel beter about themselves and can add 1 more post count, since they have no positve input on the subject and no knowledge on the topic. In AZ in the mornings it was about 50 degrees or lower. The smoke cloud should disapate within a few seconds after coming out. If it rises and fills your garage then it is not condensation. LOL Mine always smelled like fuel before I switched out my TR6 plugs to TR55 then it was still a hint of fuel and sweet smell, I did the TR55 plugs since I'm running it N/A for a few months before the turbo goes on.

[z38camaro]

Re: WHITE SMOKE coming from exhaust

Yeah its not my oil. but yeah idk

my smoke doesnt linger either.

[z38camaro]

Re: WHITE SMOKE coming from exhaust

so what would you guys suggest i do for a worn out rear end?


should i get a z28 rear end?
caprice rear end?
or just get another 3800II v6 rear end?

[Leonard 3.8L]

Re: WHITE SMOKE coming from exhaust

I would just get whatever fitz it

[Smoke Panther]

Re: WHITE SMOKE coming from exhaust

so what would you guys suggest i do for a worn out rear end?


should i get a z28 rear end?
caprice rear end?
or just get another 3800II v6 rear end?

You're going to need to define "worn out." There's about 10 different components that make up a rear axle..some of which can be replaced modularly, reletively cheaply...others, it would be more economical to just swap in (just about) any other 4th gen. rear axle