it really doesn't smell much. Definitely doesn't smell like coolant. There is carbon buildup in the tailpipe. It doesn't seem to make a difference hot or cold. I will be at car in a little and do another video of it when I start it. Thank youRockhopper said:
it's not garaged and it does it a lot. Even when warned up. We're in Reno, NV. USA.patriot66 said:Is the car garaged at night ? If so is it heated? Is the atmosphere cold in the morning ? When the car is thoroughly warmed up does it still make steam at any time ? Whereabouts are you in the world ? 4500ft isn't particularly high, approx same height as Ben Nevis in this country. Wouldn't think that would make much difference
it is a 2.5l and we have very little humidity. We are basically desert. 2004 e85 with 166,000 miles. Was garaged for about 6 yearspatriot66 said:
I've only had for about 2 months. Seems to burn oil, but not a lot more than my 2009 528. I haven't done a service yet. Probably driven it app 300 miles total since I bought itpatriot66 said:
it's not using any coolant. The oil is dark but clear. I'm going to take it out now for a few errands and I'll record it. And get picture of oil cap and dipstickpatriot66 said:
patriot66 said:So has the car been parked in garage for 6 years with little or no use, you've had it 2 months and driven 300 miles ? Any idea of last oil & filters, plugs etc ? Any idea of how long ago or mileage since they were changed ? If not using any coolant then that's good. Photos of dipstick and oil cap would be good
thank you. Will do and I'll update soonpatriot66 said:Hi Don. All good on those photos. No mayo at all. Still think it is steam on the new video. I'd get a full service done...fresh oil, filters, plugs etc. Check the CCV and rubber intake boots for cracks/failure. Have you got a code reader or can someone/garage do a diagnostic to see if any fault codes. Then just drive it, get more miles on it. Keep an eye on the oil consumption
it had no warning lights on. The scanner says p0444 code. If it was head gasket, it will get hot and milky, right?Donwiechers said:thank you. Will do and I'll update soonpatriot66 said:Hi Don. All good on those photos. No mayo at all. Still think it is steam on the new video. I'd get a full service done...fresh oil, filters, plugs etc. Check the CCV and rubber intake boots for cracks/failure. Have you got a code reader or can someone/garage do a diagnostic to see if any fault codes. Then just drive it, get more miles on it. Keep an eye on the oil consumption
You're not using any coolant and the dipstick and inside oil cap are clean as a whistle so doubt there's anything wrong with head gasket. The P0444 code is fuel tank purge valve fault. Check all pipes and connections associated with it, check the rubber o-ring on the fuel tank cap for cracks/splits. The purge valve is a cheap component and easy job to replace so personally I'd eliminate that from the equation and clear the fault code afterwardsDonwiechers said:it had no warning lights on. The scanner says p0444 code. If it was head gasket, it will get hot and milky, right?Donwiechers said:thank you. Will do and I'll update soonpatriot66 said:Hi Don. All good on those photos. No mayo at all. Still think it is steam on the new video. I'd get a full service done...fresh oil, filters, plugs etc. Check the CCV and rubber intake boots for cracks/failure. Have you got a code reader or can someone/garage do a diagnostic to see if any fault codes. Then just drive it, get more miles on it. Keep an eye on the oil consumption
