Vauxhall Vectra vectra diesel c white smoke on cold start up

Car: Vauxhall Vectra
Variant: 1.9 CDTi Diesel Elite
Model Year: 2005

Categories: Engine & Drivetrain

I have noticed that when the car starts up when the weather is cold, there seems to be a lot of white smoke coming out of the exhaust. anyone have any ideas as to why this may be happening.

Thanks

Posted: Mar 8, 2010 (14 years ago)

idrisk

Points: 3

Happens to all cars in those conditions till engine reaches operating temp . Provided running ok and not using any water / coolant , nothing to worry about .

Posted Mar 17, 2010 (14 years ago)

whittingehame

Points: 38,543

Could just be due to condensation in the exhaust system when the hot gases touches the water it starts to heat up just like a kettle. Not to worry mate.

Posted Mar 19, 2010 (14 years ago)

Fonz

Points: 8

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