Exhaust smoke

2001 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX
133,000 MILES • 6 CYL • TURBO • 2WD
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DAVE TAFOLLA
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Smoke coming out of only one side of exhaust.
Feb 4, 2021 at 4:07 AM
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SEVAG P
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hello,


What color and when exhaust coming out, at engine warm? cold or at all conditions? can you send us a video of the smoke?

blue smoke is related to oil burning.

black smoke is related to rich mixture.

white smoke is related to coolant burning or condensation.

check our link below how to fix exhaust smoke.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/engine-black-smoke

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

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/blue-smoke-from-engines-exhaust

Let me know what color is the exhaust smoke.

thank you.
Feb 4, 2021 at 4:49 AM
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