White Smoke

[h3lp]

Hi All,

My 58 plate A4 (100k miles), has started blowing white smoke.

It started just when it was idle (warm) but now has started to do it whilst driving.

2 things I've noticed :

1) Coolant level is at Min
2) The radiator fans keep running longer than usual after the engine is turned off.

Thoughts?

[OldBuoy]

Top up coolant, take to garage to diagnose. Budget for a head gasket.

[h3lp]

OK thanks,

How much roughly am I looking at, worst case scenario?

[OldBuoy]

Which engine?

[h3lp]

It's a 2.0 tdi

I have topped up the coolant and gone for a drive and the smoke stopped coming out?

[OldBuoy]

I would keep an eye on the coolant/smoke and see what happens.

[h3lp]

OK cheers.

[h3lp]

OK cheers.

[Dr G]

Garage will be able to test coolant for a H/G leak; will be cheaper to fix before it fails than it will after an overheat.