2004 Audi A6 SMOKE

Tiny
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  • 2004 AUDI A6
  • 6 CYL
  • 4WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 88,000 MILES
I HAVE JUST NOTICED THAT WHEN I LEAVE THE CAR IDLE IN NEUTRAL I START GETTING WHITE SMOKE OUT OF THE EXHAUST BUT WHEN IM DRIVING I GET NOTHING REALLY THIS IS WHEN THE ENGINE HAS WARMED UP AS WELL. KIND REGARDS
Wednesday, October 27th, 2010 AT 7:47 AM

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Tiny
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Well when you idle the engines vacuum is at its strongest, And white smoke is an indication of coolant burning in the combustion chamber, what I am thinking is, the intake manifold is faulty, and when you idle the vacuum is so strong that it is pulling coolant into the combustion chamber. To be sure that the manifold is the problem area, have the system pressure checked, this will help locate the compromised area(leaking area).
Thanx
jody
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Wednesday, October 27th, 2010 AT 9:05 AM
Tiny
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I understand what your saying but I dont seem to be losing any coolant according to the level. Is there such a thing as a crankcase breather filter on the A6 and if so could it be the cause because its blocked. Regards
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Wednesday, October 27th, 2010 AT 10:18 AM
Tiny
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Yes, there should be a pcv valve at the back of the intake manifold, and remember it only takes takes very small amounts to cause this unless there are huge gusts of non stop smoke coming out.
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Wednesday, October 27th, 2010 AT 9:37 PM
Tiny
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Check the brake fluid too, sometimes a faulty valve will allow brake fluid to be vacuumed into the system
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Wednesday, October 27th, 2010 AT 9:41 PM
Tiny
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Check the brake fluid too, sometimes a faulty valve will allow brake fluid to be vacuumed into the system.
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Wednesday, October 27th, 2010 AT 9:45 PM

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