[x-type] exhaust smoke

X-Type
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I have noticed that when the weather is cold and damp the exhaust
of my xtype 2.5 V6 petrol smokes nearly all the time I am driving.I
have been told this is normal for this model and engine,can anyone
confirm this as I keep thinking the worst–
donno
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In those conditions it is normal for just about any engine. If your oil is
clear and your coolant is clear, there is no problem.

Gregory,
Victoria, British Columbia, Canada
1966 3.8 Mk 2, Pale Primrose
1992 Series III V12 Vanden Plas, Black Cherry
2002 X-Type, 5 sp. manual, Anthracite
2004 XJ8, Ebony-----Original Message-----
From: owner-x-type@jag-lovers.org [mailto:owner-x-type@jag-lovers.org] On
Behalf Of donno
Sent: November-18-10 3:18 AM
To: x-type@jag-lovers.org
Subject: [x-type] exhaust smoke

I have noticed that when the weather is cold and damp the exhaust
of my xtype 2.5 V6 petrol smokes nearly all the time I am driving.I
have been told this is normal for this model and engine,can anyone
confirm this as I keep thinking the worst

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In reply to a message from donno sent Thu 18 Nov 2010:

…check your PCV valve. …I had the same problem with a
lot of withe smoke when starting the car every time, so
that the oil is consumed. I change the old PCV valve for a
new one and problem solved, it looks like the old PCV could
not close completely and some oil could get to the intake
and then being burned. I hope this help.

Carlos.–
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I have noticed that when the weather is cold and damp the exhaust
of my xtype 2.5 V6 petrol smokes nearly all the time I am driving.I
have been told this is normal for this model and engine,can anyone
confirm this as I keep thinking the worst

donno
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CAPD2
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In reply to a message from CAPD2 sent Fri 19 Nov 2010:

What you have to determine is : Is it smoke (Not good - Carlos’
advice applies) or steam (Not usually a problem if caused by cold
weather - Gregory’s advice applies)–
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I have noticed that when the weather is cold and damp the exhaust
of my xtype 2.5 V6 petrol smokes nearly all the time I am driving.I

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astromorg
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In reply to a message from donno sent Thu 18 Nov 2010:

Hi,

 Am the PROUD owner of a 2002 JAG-X (2.5 V6 Gasoline) and

it ‘‘steams’’ in cold and moist weather (about all winter here in
Pennsylvania, USA). Unlike most autos when warm (no steam from
exhaust) our X-Type continues to emit steam (white in color)
continually (even after a long drive at hight speed). If the smoke
is ‘‘blue’’ you may have a problem with the PVC as discussed by
another responder. I (like you) have wondered for 6 years…still
purrs like she should…normal to me!–
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of my xtype 2.5 V6 petrol smokes nearly all the time I am driving.I
confirm this as I keep thinking the worst

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Gary D.
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