[baz25216]

Alright guys, just wondering if any on the forum has had a similar problem. I have a 2000 X reg 330ci coupe. It is on the high side miles wise, and has in the last week started smoking at the exhaust in a noticeable way. It kicked off with a large amount of smoke initially, but since then has calmed down a lot, but is still noticeable. It happens more pronounced at the point of acceleration from standing or low revs in low gear. I have been keeping an eye on the temp and oil levels (as i always do) and all seems well except the occasional smoke. Cheers, B

 

[Slacker-ray]

Alright guys, just wondering if any on the forum has had a similar problem. I have a 2000 X reg 330ci coupe. It is on the high side miles wise, and has in the last week started smoking at the exhaust in a noticeable way. It kicked off with a large amount of smoke initially, but since then has calmed down a lot, but is still noticeable. It happens more pronounced at the point of acceleration from standing or low revs in low gear. I have been keeping an eye on the temp and oil levels (as i always do) and all seems well except the occasional smoke. Cheers, B

What's the meilage on it mate?

what colour is the smoke?

 

[DSK]

also, is its smoke, steam or vapour?

 

[wattnv]

I've got a 99 328ci with 37K on it and on hard acceleration on a cold day it looks like smoke at the rear but had it all checked out and its steam I've been assured.

 

[baz25216]

Alright guys, had the motor for ages now, and it's done 135000 miles. Colour is off white with a blueish ting. Had a sniff of it and can't smell anything like burning just a bit petroly (not surprisingly). Wondered bout steam, it has not just been on the really cold days, but this was when it started happening.

 

[Ronnie]

Getting the codes read for the engines ECU would be a good start off point, this will rule out a cam sensor fault e.t.c

 

[Pidster]

let the the car idle for 10/15 minz once warm and then blip the go faster pedal if it blows more blue coloured smoke then its burning oil if not dont panic :thumbsup

 

[baz25216]

Cheers for the pointers lads, will be checking it out tomorrow.

 

[rsv1000]

This problem has occurred in my car.Thanks for the help.