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23-03-2010, 11:19 AM | #41 |
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You need to read more, if it only smokes at startup and disappears once it warms up its more likely to be valve stem seals that need replacing.
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23-03-2010, 11:29 AM | #42 |
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Or a bit of condensation in the exhaust.
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23-03-2010, 03:18 PM | #44 |
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white smoke doesnt mean water in oil
white smoke means water in the cylinders and its BAD JUJU and it could also be condensation in exhaust. blue smoke at startup is valve seals. constat blue smoke is rings or blown gasket white smoke can also be blown gasket 1st check ur exhaust for leaks if no leaks after u turn your car off put a cloth in th eexhaust then let it sit there. when u o to turn ur car on again take the cloth out of exhaust then start it. if its smoking its not condensation Last edited by 70NYD; 23-03-2010 at 03:20 PM. |
23-03-2010, 07:11 PM | #45 |
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if you park the car out side a night, and it was the first startup for the day. it will be condensation as posted above.
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23-03-2010, 07:24 PM | #46 |
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Smoke or vapour?
Tomorrow morning is likely to be similar temp so look at other cars to see if they have the same white something coming from their exhaust. Look for newer cars, it's going to be a bit hard living in Flemington 'cos most of the cars you see will have been on the road for a while.
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24-03-2010, 05:04 PM | #47 |
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No, my cousin's car is fine. And I notice one thing today, my exhaust is spraying either water or oil. I guess it is water cause white smoke is coming out from my exhaust again this morning.. Oh, and sometimes, when I start my car, it has a ticking noise for 1 or 2 seconds...
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24-03-2010, 05:06 PM | #48 |
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It is smoke not vapour. I feel kinda embarassed cause every morning my car is blowing a lot of smoke and into ppl houses. =.= I'm afraid someday they will just destroy my car T_T
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24-03-2010, 11:06 PM | #50 |
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Guys, I just want to confirm Astina BA 1995 fuel consumption before making any decision. I need to know that:
How many Litres of petrol does it have? (According to Redbook, it has 55 litres full tank) but I just add my fuel just now and it is only 38.43 litres. How many km/ltr can it run? (Mine is currently 8km/litre) Is my fuel consumption really really bad? Additional information: full tank = 300km EDITED Should I drive till the orange light comes on?
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25-03-2010, 09:05 AM | #51 |
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BA has a 55L tank by the books but most u will ever fit in will be 45.
my consumption is 11km/L u prob shouldnt be driving till the light coms on, cus it means that u have less fuel in the tank and more chance to pick up sht and more chance that ur filter will get cloged in a shorter period of time. |
25-03-2010, 09:14 AM | #52 |
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I've got 50L into mine...but that was not by choice!
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25-03-2010, 09:17 AM | #53 |
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i do and get about 550 out of it when the light comes on. thats with 98 in the car.
the old bg got about 450 on 92 when the light goes on.
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I've put in all 55 litres (after rolling down to the flatter part of my driveway). The fuel gauge kinda learns/adjusts for empty depending on when you fill your tank I.E. if you fill at 40L then it will slowly begin to show that as the bottom level. If you slowly drive 20 to 30 km past empty a few times the gauge will begin to correct.
8L per 100km is pretty good for a 15YO Astina, it's about what I get from my 2 ATM. It depends a lot on how and where the car is driven.
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25-03-2010, 11:29 AM | #55 |
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he said 8km/L which is 12.6l/100km
myn 11km/L is 8-9L/100km |
25-03-2010, 11:36 AM | #56 |
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Still it depends on the context of how you use the car. Example if you live in Flemington and drive in to the city every day then your economy will be bad but if you live in Ringwood and cruise Eastlink to Dandenong each day your economy will be good.
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25-03-2010, 12:22 PM | #57 |
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wow, if it is 12.6l/100km then thats terrible, my 3.2L v6 only used 11L/100km and thats mainly stop/start driving!
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25-03-2010, 02:25 PM | #59 |
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auto is generally worse, i'm not sure why i'm gonna guess something to do with the gears but yeah
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I think so, 4sp vs 5sp, also computer decides when to shift in auto, so in manual you can shift at most optimal points to save fuel as well.
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