White smoke from exhaust but no loss in power

2005 RENAULT LAGUNA
74,000 MILES
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TIMMO
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I have a 2005 1.9 diesel Laguna with 74000 miles on the clock. Under gentle or heavy excelleration I get quite a lot of white/grey smoke from the exhaust. The engine is really smoth, ticks over well, pulls/accelerates very well. What do you think would be causing the white/grey smoke?
Oct 26, 2011 at 7:56 PM
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FIXITMR
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generally speaking, its a sign of unburnt fuel.
Oct 27, 2011 at 4:07 AM
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FIXITMR
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excess moisture also is similar color.
Oct 27, 2011 at 4:15 AM
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FIXITMR
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also lean mixture can produce these colors.
Oct 27, 2011 at 4:18 AM
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