Types Of Car Smoke And Their Causes And Solutions

1. White Smoke

Cause: - blown head gasket allowing coolant or water into the piston.

Indication: - Coolant in the combustion chamber.

Solution: - Inspect and replace gasket.

2. Blue Smoke 

Cause: - Worn piston rings letting engine oil seep into the combustion chamber.

Indication: - Burning engine oil.

Solution: - Replace the piston rings.

3. Black Smoke

Cause: - Incomplete Fuel combustion caused by poor fuel quality, Airflow issues, Faulty spark plugs, Or bad ignition coils.

Indications: - Inefficient Fuel burn.

Solution: - Check and replace spark plug, ignition coils, or fuel injectors 

4. Grey Smoke

Cause: - Oil consumption, Faulty PCV Valve,

Indication: - Engine or transmission problem.

Solution: - Inspect and fix the PCV valve, Transmission fluid lies, or turbocharger.