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Tiny
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  • 2013 HYUNDAI ELANTRA
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  • 4 CYL
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  • 67,000 MILES
My 2013 Elantra started smoking(white) when revved down and the oil dip started going down, it all started when I entered a flooded water, I took it to Hyuandai workshop and they changed the top cylinders but its still smoking white, pls note when revved down, when idle no smoking, please what steps should I take to rectify the situation
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Thursday, July 23rd, 2015 AT 1:01 PM

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Tiny
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Hello,

Is sounds like you may have got water in the fuel or you have a blown head gasket this guide will help tell us which one is the problem.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/white-smoke-or-steam-coming-from-the-exhaust-pipe

Please run down this guide and report back.

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Saturday, July 25th, 2015 AT 6:39 AM
Tiny
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I had this problem and had to get the head gasket replaced cost me $1500.00 FYI
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Thursday, March 7th, 2019 AT 2:04 PM
Tiny
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After having a oil changed, I notice for the next few days after starting the car in the morning a puff of white smoke appears with no smell. Someone suggested that I should have my fuel filter change.

The white smoke disappears for the rest of the day
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Thursday, March 7th, 2019 AT 2:04 PM (Merged)
Tiny
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I suspect the oil is more of a gray than white. It's probably oil from worn valve guides. You could try a different oil and it may help.
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Thursday, March 7th, 2019 AT 2:04 PM (Merged)
Tiny
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What brand of oil would work the best. And do I need my fuel filter changed
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Thursday, March 7th, 2019 AT 2:04 PM (Merged)
Tiny
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The fuel filter has nothing to do with any of this. Most brands of oil will be fine. Every once and a while you will run across one that your car doesn't like. Just use a name brand that you recognize.
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Thursday, March 7th, 2019 AT 2:04 PM (Merged)
Tiny
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I just had a oil change on last thursday, should I have it done over with a brand name oil that I will select from the auto part store with one of the reps help
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Thursday, March 7th, 2019 AT 2:04 PM (Merged)
Tiny
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2003 hyundai elantra leaking oil and white smoke that smells like burning oil comes from hood
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Thursday, March 7th, 2019 AT 2:04 PM (Merged)
Tiny
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You said the problem started when you changed the oil so if you want to try to do something about it, try changing it again with a different oil.
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Thursday, March 7th, 2019 AT 2:04 PM (Merged)
Tiny
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Check for both oil leaks from the valve cover and other areas and then check for coolant leaks.
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Thursday, March 7th, 2019 AT 2:04 PM (Merged)
Tiny
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When I start up my car sometimes there is a rumble sound only when I start the car.
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Thursday, March 7th, 2019 AT 2:04 PM (Merged)
Tiny
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That's another topic for a different question
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