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Starting ?
Wednesday, December 30, 2009 4:15 PM
When I start my car it blows alot of smoke I think it's something with the choke but I'm not sure.
Any ideas what it might be it's worse when it's cold. It's a 99 z24.

Re: Starting ?
Wednesday, December 30, 2009 4:52 PM
A 99 does not have a choke. Cold engine enrichment is done by the computer. The color of the smoke will give you a good idea what it's coming from, so you may want to provide that so people can help you out.
Re: Starting ?
Wednesday, December 30, 2009 5:14 PM
What colour is this smoke? Is it coming from the exhaust.....engine bay?

Black?
White?
Blue?

Yep, it smokes when cold...but do you notice smoke during idle/driving when the engine is at a normal operating temp?


Inspect the oil level, and do a general look over of the engine. Could be a headgasket or any number or things.... Any strange smells during idle/driving?



Re: Starting ?
Wednesday, December 30, 2009 11:45 PM
It does use some oil...the smoke is black when first started then looks like normal exhaust should after about 30 seconds to 45 seconds. Sorry I should have been more specific the first time,and it does smell like it's running rich...I think my cat is getting bad to as I have a check engine light on and that is the code that comes up.
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