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Discussion in 'Technical Q&A' started by cars30, Aug 13, 2005.

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  1. cars30

    cars30 Rookie

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    #1 cars30, Aug 13, 2005
    my testarossa has 12000 miles sometimes smokes when first starting mostly in warmer weather i am using mobile1 15-50 i was told by dealer this is normal is that true
     
  2. Dave

    Dave F1 Rookie

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    #2 Dave, Aug 13, 2005
    That's odd, I have to have sex with my TR for an hour before it smokes.
     
  3. steve f

    steve f F1 World Champ

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    #3 steve f, Aug 13, 2005
    is tr short for transvestite
     
  4. Dr_ferrari

    Dr_ferrari Formula 3
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    #4 Dr_ferrari, Aug 13, 2005
    absolutely normal.....


    best regards, Jim
     
  5. billb

    billb Formula Junior
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    #5 billb, Aug 13, 2005
    Not to worry. Normal for the flat 12.
     
  6. Frank512

    Frank512 Karting

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    #6 Frank512, Aug 15, 2005
    I was told by my dealer that this happens because the cylinders lie horizontally, so a little oil tends to pool up when the car is idle, and then burns off when you start up. The smoke shouldn't be too bad though, just a slight haze, and should disappear completely after a minute or two.
     
  7. Ferrari_tech

    Ferrari_tech Formula 3

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    #7 Ferrari_tech, Aug 15, 2005
    Because of the way the exhaust is positioned on the car you will also have some smoke (white) come out of the exhaust when starting, especially from cold - this is not oil, but condensation.
     
  8. cars30

    cars30 Rookie

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    #8 cars30, Aug 15, 2005
    thanks for all the replys my problem seems to be somewhat normal
     

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