Posted on 1/31/2022
The sign of smoke emanating from your car can be dangerous, scary, and stressful. While some vapors can signify a hazard, some are pretty harmless. For instance, if you see a steam-like, clear vapor coming out of the tailpipe, it is just condensation. Luckily, you can interpret the type of smoke by its color and smell. On the other hand, smoke coming out of your hood could mean that your engine is overheating. Reasons Why a Car Smokes Fluid leaks are the leading cause of why a car might smoke up. As you may know, a car's engine gets really hot. A spill from fluids in its surroundings can result in a cloud of smoke from under the hood or out the exhaust pipe. Your vehicle's essential fluids can leak onto engine compartments. These include: Engine coolant Transmission fluid Window washer fluid Power steering Brake fluid Color Coding Your Exhaust Smoke Sometimes, you may see different colors of smoke coming out of your exhaust pipe. In most cases, you can distinguish ... read more