What Causes Your BMW Engine To Smoke A Lot in Mountain View-5 Common Reasons

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If the engine of your BMW has any problem, it will produce some unusual noises with different colors of smoke from the engine. Moreover, the smoke produced from the engine is a serious concern that needs the immediate attention of a mechanic. By analyzing the color or smell of the smoke you can easily determine the exact problems in the car. The following slides define the reasons behind the smoke produced from the engine of your BMW.

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When the engine is
damaged, it will produce
some unusual noises
with smoke from the
exhaust system.

Thus, the smoke
produced from the car is
a serious issue that
needs immediate
attention.

While starting the BMW,
you will often notice a
small puff of white
smoke coming from the
tailpipe.

By analyzing the color or
smell of the smoke you
can determine the
problems in the car.

The following points
define the reason behind
the smoke produced by
the BMW engine.

Thus, the blown radiator
hose will produce wispy
white smoke from the
engine.

When you rub the
smoked coolant with
your fingers, it will
produce a sweet
pungent odor.

Due to the bad head
gasket, you will notice
white smoke produced
from the tailpipe.

Moreover, the burned
coolant in the
combustion chamber
will produce white
smoke.

Sometimes, the
transmission fluid is the
reason behind the
production of thick
grayish smoke.

When the transmission
fluid is sucked into the
intake manifold, the
smoke is produced from
the tailpipe.

The electrical failure or
burned wires from a
short circuit in your car
are producing black
smoke.

Apart from the black
smoke, you will also
notice the smell of
burning plastic in the
car.

If the engine is burning
oil excessively, it will
produce blue or gray
smoke with a bitter odor.

Due to other reasons,
you will notice the blue
or gray smoke produced
from the engine such as:
• Worn piston rings
• Leaking valve seals
• The wrong type of oil
• Overfilled crankcase

When your BMW
produces smoke from
the engine, pull over it to
a roadside and check
out the gauges and
warning lights.

Through a visual
inspection, you can
determine the causes
behind the problem
under the hood.

Now the car has several problems during different seasons. But if you are experiencing white smoke produced from the exhaust system in winter, then there is nothing to worry about. Apart from the winter, other causes behind the production of white smoke from the exhaust system may damage several engine components and exhaust systems. Go through the given slide to identify the common causes behind the white smoke produced from the car.

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