Citroen Xsara excessive smoke from exhaust
Variant: 1.4i forte
Model Year: 2001
Categories:
Engine & Drivetrain
the car is fine when I start it up but after a while it begins to emit alot of smoke which seems to hang in the air.the smoke is white
Posted: Mar 5, 2013 (11 years ago)
If coolant level dropping , sounds like head gasket leaking .
Posted Mar 5, 2013 (11 years ago)
A simple block test will confirm if head / gasket is leaking .
Posted Mar 5, 2013 (11 years ago)
how do U do a block test?if head gaskets leaking is there an easy fix?
Posted Mar 5, 2013 (11 years ago)
You need a block tester kit and the fluid changes colour if hydro carbons are found in cooling system indicating gasket / head leaking .No easy fix , head off and fit new gasket and probably head tested and skimmmed .
Posted Mar 5, 2013 (11 years ago)
Take it to a garage and let them carry out the test for you to confirm but suspect the outcome will be headgasket failure
Posted Mar 5, 2013 (11 years ago)
You can buy a block test kit for less than £30 and do it yourself at a lot cheaper price than any garage .
Posted Mar 5, 2013 (11 years ago)
suppose you can always lend it to your mates afterwards.
Posted Mar 5, 2013 (11 years ago)
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