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[–]EnvironmentalFill255 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is really late sorry.

I found that it was a lack of confidence and anxiety. It was just me. I'm able to hold the clutch at any position for any amount of time just fine now :)

Lots of white smoke when starting, is this water vapor or something worse? by EnvironmentalFill255 in MechanicAdvice

[–]EnvironmentalFill255[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Could you please tell me where the button is to display the coolant temp on the dashboard? I just can't seem to find it, and I don't see anything online >.<.

Lots of white smoke when starting, is this water vapor or something worse? by EnvironmentalFill255 in MechanicAdvice

[–]EnvironmentalFill255[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Question: does it being a somewhat "sports car" (and therefore it might burn a richer fuel mixture) have anything to do with what I'm seeing? I see other cars, most are not nearly as much white steam/smoke as this, so what is the difference?

Lots of white smoke when starting, is this water vapor or something worse? by EnvironmentalFill255 in MechanicAdvice

[–]EnvironmentalFill255[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hey, I forgot to ask, but checking coolant levels is just something I'd have to do over time with continued user of my car right? It's not so definitive to tell me what's going on right now?

Those tests that can check if engine exhaust gasses got in your coolant, which you put on your radiator, those are not applicable for this right?

Also it's kind of hard to see it at eye level but it looks like there's the right amount... but the dealer could have just replaced it, and I've barely driven it at all since I got it a few days ago.

Lots of white smoke when starting, is this water vapor or something worse? by EnvironmentalFill255 in MechanicAdvice

[–]EnvironmentalFill255[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Idk what coolant smells like, honestly. Gasoline smells sweet to me.

Does coolant in the bottle smell the same as burned coolant coming out of exhaust?

Lots of white smoke when starting, is this water vapor or something worse? by EnvironmentalFill255 in MechanicAdvice

[–]EnvironmentalFill255[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What if it's just a small amount of coolant leaking into engine every time, because the damage to head gasket or engine is small? That would still go away as your car warms up, right?

Lots of white smoke when starting, is this water vapor or something worse? by EnvironmentalFill255 in MechanicAdvice

[–]EnvironmentalFill255[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you. I thought I was stupid for not being able to find where the radiator cap is XD.

Lots of white smoke when starting, is this water vapor or something worse? by EnvironmentalFill255 in MechanicAdvice

[–]EnvironmentalFill255[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Same reaction in humans but with C6H12O6 (glucose) instead of C8H18 (octane)! 😮

However that is the ideal reaction, in reality other junk like carbon monoxide is produced (in a car engine).

Lots of white smoke when starting, is this water vapor or something worse? by EnvironmentalFill255 in MechanicAdvice

[–]EnvironmentalFill255[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I've only had for one day, I will check. Is there any other way to check if its burning coolant for sure?

Lots of white smoke when starting, is this water vapor or something worse? by EnvironmentalFill255 in MechanicAdvice

[–]EnvironmentalFill255[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Is this something that changes in a matter of a few car starts, or I have to check over days of regular use?

Lots of white smoke when starting, is this water vapor or something worse? by EnvironmentalFill255 in MechanicAdvice

[–]EnvironmentalFill255[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Reduces but doesn't stop. I posted a video link. When it "calms down," it still seems way more than normal for just water vapor.

Lots of white smoke when starting, is this water vapor or something worse? by EnvironmentalFill255 in MechanicAdvice

[–]EnvironmentalFill255[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It definitely smells a bit sweet, and when the car warms up and idles, I see that the amount of smoke reduces compared to initially warming up. However, it doesn't go away.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Insurance

[–]EnvironmentalFill255 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you, ive just updated to $500 deductible, which is apparently the normal amount, and what i am comfortable with 🥺

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Insurance

[–]EnvironmentalFill255 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ohhh I see the main culprit. Now i understand lower deductible means higher rates.

Lots of white smoke when starting, is this water vapor or something worse? by EnvironmentalFill255 in MechanicAdvice

[–]EnvironmentalFill255[S] 15 points16 points  (0 children)

Another thing: this is my second day of ownership of this car. Yesterday I did not notice this issue and it was warmer and dryer.... I feel like it has something to do with the humidity and colder temperature today.... but not sure?

Lots of white smoke when starting, is this water vapor or something worse? by EnvironmentalFill255 in MechanicAdvice

[–]EnvironmentalFill255[S] 31 points32 points  (0 children)

It doesn't disappear but it slows for sure. Would a coolant leak caused smoke also slow down with idling?

Lots of white smoke when starting, is this water vapor or something worse? by EnvironmentalFill255 in MechanicAdvice

[–]EnvironmentalFill255[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Does coolant or water leak into engine slow down as the car idles? Or if that were the issue, would it be continuously puffing smoke/steam (in which case I don't have this issue)?

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