Smoke

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I have put my 5 in the garage for the winter. And it has been there since December. I start it and leave it running for 15 mins every week or so.

I have noticed alot of white smoke over the last month or so. Seems white in colour but no smell of oil. Ran fine before I put it away. Any ideas?

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[Tony Walker]

condensation...... needs a good run, u may find a small amount of mayo in the oil cap too. nothing to worry about especially when its cold. unless your loosing coolant/pressurising the coolant system.

[gtmatt]

condensation...... needs a good run, u may find a small amount of mayo in the oil cap too. nothing to worry about especially when its cold. unless your loosing coolant/pressurising the coolant system.

When its also very cold you will notice this even more like tiny said nothing to worry about

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I had to top up the coolant abit as it was low. There are no apparent leaks or mayo anywhere. I guess it could do with a good run then.

[Tony Walker]

probably a little leak somewhere, if its "burning" water it'd more than likely pressurise the coolant system.

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probably a little leak somewhere, if its "burning" water it'd more than likely pressurise the coolant system.

What do you mean by pressurise the Coplant system? Does this sound like a serious fault? Head gasket etc?

[Tony Walker]

No im 99% that its condensation, dont worry just keep an eye on the usual things, oil level coolant level :agree:

[TNT ANDY]

I had exactly this - take for a 5 minute run and watch all you white plumes disappear.
:)

[Os8472]

Just needs a damn good thrashing, all cars will do this if stood up for long periods

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Thanks guys. Will give it a good run when the mot is sorted.