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sigmars2007 · August 25th, 2011, 12:44 PM

hey guys my car is smoking like a blue ish hazy smoke out of the exhaust and its not burning oil but it looks to be like its burning antifreeze cause after a week of driving my resevoir was almost empty...is this burning antifreeze? and if so what could be wrong with my car? thanks a lot guys

Clovisman · August 25th, 2011, 03:07 PM

For the most part, the cooling system is a closed system, and coolant doesn't normally evaporate, so... Sounds like you have some major problems if your coolant is leaking into the combustion chamber and leaving a smoke trail out of your exhaust. More then likely your head gasket has a leak, or you have a cracked head or block.

How is your warranty?? First owner 100,000/10 years, second owners 60,000/5 years on mostly everything except consumables.

If not mechanically inclined, find a good mechanic or dealership to do the work, and make sure you get the quote and warranty in writing. A cracked head or block will be expensive, even a head gasket will cost about $500/$600. If you are close to 70,000 miles, you my as well get those services done at that time, about another $500/$600. Point in case, most of the same stuff will have to come off to repair the head gasket so the labor chage should be absorbed by the head gasket job. If you wait to do the 70,000 mile scheduled maintenance it will cost about $1000 to have it done at a later date.

dejectedangle · August 25th, 2011, 03:19 PM

x2 ^^^^^^ proably a head gasket... Goodluck man keep us updated

FuryMiloh · August 25th, 2011, 03:21 PM

i vote head gasket

nokiauser · August 25th, 2011, 03:25 PM

Burning anti freeze will give off a bad odor. Hopefully nothing serious in your case.

Xero · August 25th, 2011, 03:56 PM

I third the head gasket. Could also be warped or cracked head. I doubt the cracked block because a block will usually leak to the outside of the block, as opposed to internally.

jasondhimself · August 25th, 2011, 08:18 PM

correct me if I'm wrong but doesn't coolant burn whitish cooler(like steam) and oil normally burns blueish, and I second nokiauser it will stink really bad, has the car overheated for have you noticed a change in operating temp?

Xero · August 26th, 2011, 06:29 AM

^I was thinking the same thing, but considering his loss of antifreeze, I was leaning more toward coolant issues.

August 25th, 2011, 12:44 PM	#1 (permalink)
sigmars2007 Member Name: Shawn Saabye Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Blackwell MO Vehicle: 2007 Eclipse GS/SE Posts: 47 Rep Power: 2	burning antifreeze hey guys my car is smoking like a blue ish hazy smoke out of the exhaust and its not burning oil but it looks to be like its burning antifreeze cause after a week of driving my resevoir was almost empty...is this burning antifreeze? and if so what could be wrong with my car? thanks a lot guys

August 25th, 2011, 03:07 PM	#2 (permalink)
Clovisman Senior Member Name: John Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Clovis, NM Vehicle: 2007 Eclipse GT Posts: 2,045 Rep Power: 6	For the most part, the cooling system is a closed system, and coolant doesn't normally evaporate, so... Sounds like you have some major problems if your coolant is leaking into the combustion chamber and leaving a smoke trail out of your exhaust. More then likely your head gasket has a leak, or you have a cracked head or block. How is your warranty?? First owner 100,000/10 years, second owners 60,000/5 years on mostly everything except consumables. If not mechanically inclined, find a good mechanic or dealership to do the work, and make sure you get the quote and warranty in writing. A cracked head or block will be expensive, even a head gasket will cost about $500/$600. If you are close to 70,000 miles, you my as well get those services done at that time, about another $500/$600. Point in case, most of the same stuff will have to come off to repair the head gasket so the labor chage should be absorbed by the head gasket job. If you wait to do the 70,000 mile scheduled maintenance it will cost about $1000 to have it done at a later date. __________________ 2007 Eclipse GT=Sunset=Auto--20% Tint=Injen CAI=RIPP Long Tube Headers (Jet-Hot Coated)=RIPP High Flow Cat=RIPP BRAT Box=Magnaflow Cat Back Exhaust=Energy Motor Mounts=Ingalls Stiffy=Megan Coilover Suspension=Progress Rear Sway Bar=SP Performance Diamond Cut & Slotted Rotors=EBC Yellow Stuff Kevlar Pads=Diamond Lower Grill=Konig Illusion Wheels=BF Goodrich G-Force Super Sport Tires

August 25th, 2011, 03:19 PM	#3 (permalink)
dejectedangle OWNER OF C4G Name: Rick Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Connecticut/ NY Vehicle: 2008 GT-SC Posts: 2,898 Rep Power: 6	x2 ^^^^^^ proably a head gasket... Goodluck man keep us updated __________________ THE FIRST EVER 4G RUNNING STG 3 SUPERCHARGER TEAM BIG SUPERCHARGEERS

August 25th, 2011, 03:21 PM	#4 (permalink)
FuryMiloh Liquid Latex Name: Myles Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: San Diego, CA Vehicle: 2006 Eclipse GS Posts: 2,875 Rep Power: 25	i vote head gasket __________________ Mods : I have some. Future Mods : I want some. Uninstalled Mods laying around : I wish. Newest Mod : Ricos super awesome LED Fog Bezels M/T all day, errday.

August 25th, 2011, 03:56 PM	#6 (permalink)
Xero Elitist Prick Name: Jason Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Cincinnati Vehicle: 2011/Eclipse GS Posts: 1,234 Rep Power: 3	I third the head gasket. Could also be warped or cracked head. I doubt the cracked block because a block will usually leak to the outside of the block, as opposed to internally. __________________ RRE UPD, Custom Exhaust, CAI, AEM F/IC, Ralco Short Shifter, Eibach Rear Sway, Big Cock

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August 25th, 2011, 03:25 PM	#5 (permalink)
nokiauser Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Vehicle: Eclipse GS 5 Speed Posts: 646 Rep Power: 1	Burning anti freeze will give off a bad odor. Hopefully nothing serious in your case.

August 25th, 2011, 08:18 PM	#7 (permalink)
jasondhimself Dexy's Driver Name: Jay Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Atlanta, GA Vehicle: 2006/Eclipse/GS Posts: 168 Rep Power: 1	correct me if I'm wrong but doesn't coolant burn whitish cooler(like steam) and oil normally burns blueish, and I second nokiauser it will stink really bad, has the car overheated for have you noticed a change in operating temp?

August 26th, 2011, 06:29 AM	#8 (permalink)
Xero Elitist Prick Name: Jason Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Cincinnati Vehicle: 2011/Eclipse GS Posts: 1,234 Rep Power: 3	^I was thinking the same thing, but considering his loss of antifreeze, I was leaning more toward coolant issues. __________________ RRE UPD, Custom Exhaust, CAI, AEM F/IC, Ralco Short Shifter, Eibach Rear Sway, Big Cock

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