Alfa Romeo Mito 1.3 jtdm smokey cold start

[Turbotechnic]

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[t400ble]

I'd be suspecting injectors , a week point on these engines

[Rob 131 Sport]

If it’s any consolation, mine does the same and it’s embarrassing. A few weeks ago when the temperatures were circa minus 7, it was a real pain to start. It’s done 84k.

I had two injector seals replaced 4 years ago (the only repair) in 8 years of ownership.

I’ve heard that replacing the injectors is expensive and quite a difficult job.

[StescoG66]

My 159 was same in cold weather. Changed glow plugs which helped a bit, but I found waiting an extra 10-15 seconds before starting helped greatly

[Rob 131 Sport]

I’ve just had the Glow Plugs changed on the Mito. I’ll be monitoring whether it reduces the start up smoke. It’s been a great little car, that we bought as a three year old approved used Alfa back in March 2015.

I think a lot of the reason for its reliability has been the annual servicing at 7 to 8k intervals.

Edited by Rob 131 Sport on Saturday 4th February 08:42

[Rob 131 Sport]

Rob 131 Sport said:

I’ve just had the Glow Plugs changed on the Mito. I’ll be monitoring whether it reduces the start up smoke. It’s been a great little car, that we bought as a three year old approved used Alfa back in March 2015.

I think a lot of the reason for its reliability has been the annual servicing at 7 to 8k intervals.

Edited by Rob 131 Sport on Saturday 4th February 08:42

Smoking and noise on start up issues have been solved by new glow plugs.