Blue smoke on Turbo Cab
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Took delivery of my new Turbo cab this Wednesday.
Much to my surprise, it deploys a large amount of blue smoke upon start up !!
Being more knowledgable about what goes on behind the wheel, than what goes on under the bonnet, i am at a bit of a loss with this. Even i know this can't be right,can it ???
G
Much to my surprise, it deploys a large amount of blue smoke upon start up !!
Being more knowledgable about what goes on behind the wheel, than what goes on under the bonnet, i am at a bit of a loss with this. Even i know this can't be right,can it ???
G
I have a 996 C4 and noticed puffs of smoke on start up. I spoke to Porsche who told me it is perfectly normal.
It is because in a 911 the cylinders are flat and therefore oil cannot properly drain away. On start up this residual oil burns away, creating the puffs of smoke.
Porsche told me if the smoke lasts for more than 2 minutes you should be concerned, otherwise it should be normal.
It is because in a 911 the cylinders are flat and therefore oil cannot properly drain away. On start up this residual oil burns away, creating the puffs of smoke.
Porsche told me if the smoke lasts for more than 2 minutes you should be concerned, otherwise it should be normal.
Azura_tzo said:
I have a 996 C4 and noticed puffs of smoke on start up. I spoke to Porsche who told me it is perfectly normal.
It is because in a 911 the cylinders are flat and therefore oil cannot properly drain away. On start up this residual oil burns away, creating the puffs of smoke.
Porsche told me if the smoke lasts for more than 2 minutes you should be concerned, otherwise it should be normal.
Yeah thats right. Our boxster puffs blue smoke on start up. It is as Azura_tzo says because the cylinders are flat. You should not worry about it assuming it goes away quickly.
Enjoy the weekend with the new car- get those 1000miles done as soon as possible.
Stu
Martyn,
First impressions are all i have at the moment, as it's a big arguement between me and the wife as to who drives it !!!......and she gets to take it to work !!
It's very different from my GT3, as you would expect.
The power delivery is astonishing, and love the roof down experience.
Overall though, i get a bigger dose of adrenalin from driving the GT3, just for its pureness.
Really enjoyed our tussles at Brunters last weekend, that was a Pure Porsche moment for me !!
G.
First impressions are all i have at the moment, as it's a big arguement between me and the wife as to who drives it !!!......and she gets to take it to work !!
It's very different from my GT3, as you would expect.
The power delivery is astonishing, and love the roof down experience.
Overall though, i get a bigger dose of adrenalin from driving the GT3, just for its pureness.
Really enjoyed our tussles at Brunters last weekend, that was a Pure Porsche moment for me !!
G.
Glad the cab is going well.
Yes, the blast down the straight was much fun. I think me bobbing down low, and looking through the spokes of the steering wheel helped the ageing aerodynamics of the 993 against the lithe, slim body of the GT3!
Think your good lady will be at the next Brunters Charity day in the cab, giving passenger rides too
Have a good (albeit wet) weekend all.
Martyn.
Yes, the blast down the straight was much fun. I think me bobbing down low, and looking through the spokes of the steering wheel helped the ageing aerodynamics of the 993 against the lithe, slim body of the GT3!
Think your good lady will be at the next Brunters Charity day in the cab, giving passenger rides too
Have a good (albeit wet) weekend all.
Martyn.
In late on this. I'm told it's even more pronounced with Turbos due to the oil reservoir, slightly worn seals etc. If a car is filled with Mobil 1 (0/40) it will be as bad as it gets. Try the Mobil 1 Motorsport oil which is synthetic and just as high quality, more viscous, and better suited to the older air-cooled cars for those who have one. Should reduce it a lot or cure it altogether.
>> Edited by turbobloke on Friday 13th August 16:10
>> Edited by turbobloke on Friday 13th August 16:10
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