1998 v70r white smoke when idling

Nick23 · Mar 13th, 2013, 18:45

Hi just noticed today that when the cars been left idling it starts to smoke white smoke its not oil it's got a sweet smell so it's got to be anti freeze ! But there's no smoke on start up and none when driving only when it's been ticking over for a few minutes then it clears when I drive again ! Any one have any ideas

mikealder · Mar 13th, 2013, 18:48

Have you lost any coolant as the white "smoke" might be water vapour which is more visible in the cold weather we are currently experiancing - Mike

Nick23 · Mar 13th, 2013, 18:50

I checked the coolant level and its fine no milky residue in either the coolant or oil !

mikealder · Mar 13th, 2013, 19:09

Just the exhaust steaming, when you burn petrol it creats a significant quantity of water (steam) this exits the exhaust, when it is cold outside the steam will show up more as the steam will condense as it hits the cold air - Mike

The Thong · Mar 13th, 2013, 19:37

My S60 does it, just keep a watchfull eye on your coolant for a couple of days but it might well be this weather causing it.

TT

subaqua · Mar 13th, 2013, 21:00

has it elected a new pope ?

2Diesels · Mar 13th, 2013, 21:12

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Originally Posted by subaqua

has it elected a new pope ?

Has anyone else spotted the uncanny resemblance to Jim Bowen?

Sorry back on topic......................move along, nothing to see here

Mar 13th, 2013, 18:45	#1
Nick23 Junior Member Last Online: Jul 17th, 2014 21:46 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Oxford	1998 v70r white smoke when idling Hi just noticed today that when the cars been left idling it starts to smoke white smoke its not oil it's got a sweet smell so it's got to be anti freeze ! But there's no smoke on start up and none when driving only when it's been ticking over for a few minutes then it clears when I drive again ! Any one have any ideas

Mar 13th, 2013, 19:37	#5
The Thong VOC Member Last Online: Today 06:28 Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: The Independent Republic of Leamington Spa	My S60 does it, just keep a watchfull eye on your coolant for a couple of days but it might well be this weather causing it. TT __________________ Never underestimate the power of stupid. It’ can’t be reasoned or negotiated with and you’ll never never beat it…. Cut your losses, smile and walk away Currently Volvoless but Thong will be back

Mar 13th, 2013, 21:00	#6
subaqua Master Member Last Online: Dec 7th, 2019 15:46 Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: London	has it elected a new pope ? __________________ Diver, Cyclist, Volvo driver. Cymraeg ac yn falch

Mar 13th, 2013, 18:48	#2
mikealder VOC Member Last Online: Nov 6th, 2016 10:18 Join Date: May 2009 Location: Blackpool UK	Have you lost any coolant as the white "smoke" might be water vapour which is more visible in the cold weather we are currently experiancing - Mike

Mar 13th, 2013, 18:50	#3
Nick23 Junior Member Last Online: Jul 17th, 2014 21:46 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Oxford	I checked the coolant level and its fine no milky residue in either the coolant or oil !

Mar 13th, 2013, 19:09	#4
mikealder VOC Member Last Online: Nov 6th, 2016 10:18 Join Date: May 2009 Location: Blackpool UK	Just the exhaust steaming, when you burn petrol it creats a significant quantity of water (steam) this exits the exhaust, when it is cold outside the steam will show up more as the steam will condense as it hits the cold air - Mike

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