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Discussion in '308/328' started by steve0826, Dec 30, 2009.

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  1. steve0826

    steve0826 Karting

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    #1 steve0826, Dec 30, 2009
    Last edited by a moderator: Sep 7, 2017
    Hi Everyone,

    Anyone think this is worth worrying? One minute after starting up, you can see the left exhaust has more white smoke than the other one.

    Steve
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  2. cockrill

    cockrill Formula 3

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    #2 cockrill, Dec 30, 2009
    It's normal for more "exhaust" to come out of the driver's side.

    Does the smoke go away after the car warms up? Is the smoke "oily" feeling, or does it just feel wet? What's your air temperature like right now?

    If it is relatively cold outside and the "smoke" goes away after a few minutes, then don't worry about it -- it'll just be condensation.
     
  3. ztarum

    ztarum Formula 3

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    #3 ztarum, Dec 30, 2009
    No. 328 mufflers are a single inlet design. Exhaust flow does not necessarily distribute evenly to the outlets.
     
  4. steve0826

    steve0826 Karting

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    #4 steve0826, Dec 30, 2009
    Hi Jeremy,

    Yes the smoke goes away after warm up. The smoke smells rich and the temperature is about 40 degrees F.

    Looks like nothing to worry about. Thanks guys!
     
  5. viper_driver

    viper_driver Formula Junior

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    #5 viper_driver, Dec 30, 2009
    Thanks for asking...my 308QV does the exact same thing.

    I just figured the smoke meant it was running which was a good sign.
     
  6. ricksb

    ricksb F1 Veteran

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    #6 ricksb, Dec 30, 2009
    Condensation...
     
  7. miketuason

    miketuason F1 World Champ
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    #7 miketuason, Dec 31, 2009
    Most cars do run richer when engine is cold unless your're burning oil.
     
  8. furnacerepair

    furnacerepair Formula Junior

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    #8 furnacerepair, Dec 31, 2009
    Normal for this at start up.
     

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