2000 Volkswagen Jetta Just Had High Mileage Oil Change Start Car There White

2000 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA
1,030 MILES
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ALIRASHEEDA287
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I just had a high mileage oil change and when I start up my car, there is white smoke coming from the tail pipe
Mar 3, 2013 at 8:18 PM
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EXOVCDS
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If you think the smoke is related to the service... go back to where it was done.

Does it smell like oil? Is the oil level over full?

Could be fuel, could be coolant, could be normal condensation smoke on cold days / start-ups.

Thomas
Mar 3, 2013 at 10:32 PM
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EXOVCDS
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Don't have time to answer my questions?

Looks like I'm busy too now.

Thomas
Mar 4, 2013 at 9:55 PM
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