1997 Mitsubishi Eclipse Smoke,

130,000 MILES • 4 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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JAMALRW
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I have a 97 Mitsubishi eclipse, 130000 miles, 4cyl.

My question is, my car have this strange smoke that comes from under the hood when im driving? i see and smell the smoke mostly when going fast after getting off of a 60 mph freeway, and i especially see and smell the smoke when driving up a ramp,the smoke is the worst when driving up ramps. the smoke smells like oil, i know the difference between transmission fluid smells and oil smells.

i have an oil leak, i dont know if that has anything to do with it, if so let me know.

please let me know asap, cause i have a date, and having a smokey car is kinda imbarassing to have when driving a lady around lol
May 26, 2009 at 5:07 PM
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RASMATAZ
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the smoke smells like oil, i know the difference between transmission fluid smells and oil smells

The oil leak could be coming from the valve covers, crankshaft end seals, front cover and oil pan gasket
May 26, 2009 at 5:26 PM
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