Lots of white steam/smoke and a bit of a misfire???

Lots of white steam/smoke and a bit of a misfire???

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Legend83

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10,161 posts

229 months

Monday 18th February 2008
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Topped up the oil last night as was a bit low on the dipstick. Started her up this morning and she struggled to idle and there was more white smoke than normal on a cold day. Kept the revs above 2k until she warmed a bit and then she was ok - no worries on the drive to work.

Possible that I topped up too much so the engine was trying to crank through too much cold oil? Or could it be something else?

Going to do a full oil and filter change on Wednesday to clear her out.

Wigeon Incognito

3,274 posts

225 months

Monday 18th February 2008
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Well it was pretty cold this morning so that could explain the steam, and the lumpy idle could just be a little bit of damp on the electrics after sitting with a heavy frost on the car particularly if it wasn't used yeaterday.

Probably nothing to worry about as long as it isn't a regular occurrence!

Legend83

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10,161 posts

229 months

Monday 18th February 2008
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Cheers! It was bloody cold this morning although I do keep the MX in a garage so no frost. No issues once warmed up so hopefully just a one-off.