650 smoke on startup

[mrloudly]

Getting a bit of smoke after starting the car again after a "ahem" good run Nothing bad, but I've not noticed it before. Anyone else getting similar?

[topjay]

Overfilled with oil maybe?

[mrloudly]

1/2 a bar above mid-way. From the manual that's 250ml above middle for diddle, can't see that doing it???

[orbtar]

Mine (MP4) seems to smoke a lot when started cold, not sure if it is smoke or condensation but it has always been like this.

[orbtar]

Mine (MP4) seems to smoke a lot when started cold, not sure if it is smoke or condensation but it has always been like this.

[red_duke]

White or blue smoke?

[orbtar]

Mine is white, hopefully condensation.

[subirg]

White is water vapour. Ignore.

[moochofun]

Yep, my 12C gives a puff of blue on start up after some spirited driving - I'm quite particular on making sure the oil has cooled a bit prior to shutting down (back to turbo timer style) but it doesn't make too much of a difference. Oil consumption is very good though so not worried as yet. Has anyone heard any issues with the engine as yet?

[Hollowpockets]

Could be a turbo needing a refurb if smokey on start up. If you lift off and coast for a bit then give it some throttle and get a puff of smoke it could be worn valve guides which isn't good from an engine like that.

More often than not probably condensation or a turbo seal a bit weepy

[jshell]

Put your hand into the smoke and then take a quick sniff, without a full lungfull. You'll soon know if it's oil burning!

However, white is water vapour and usually harmless.