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Hi guys,
Apologies for not being a very frequent poster, just dont have the time these days.
Anyway, im starting to get pretty concerned with my ep3,
During the first start up of the day after its been sitting overnight,
There seems to be loads of steam coming from the exhaust.
I know its steam because i put my hand by the exhaust tip and hand gets wet.
But comparing it my mates ep3 his had hardly any compared to mine during a test i did side by side.
It does dissipate significantly after engine has warmed up and i know its starting to get colder in the mornings now but it has been doing it even when its around 13 degrees outside. Also sometimes, not all the time i can smell that really strong petrol smell. Not sure if the engine is running very rich or something?
The steam is completely white, but quite thick, and dissipates about a foot above the spoiler.
I have looked into it, and dont think its the head gasket because i think i'd know about it, car runs fine and no warning lights.
Just perplexed/worried as to why it is doing this!
I'll try and get a video uploaded t'moro for you guys
Any info appreciated.
Apologies for not being a very frequent poster, just dont have the time these days.
Anyway, im starting to get pretty concerned with my ep3,
During the first start up of the day after its been sitting overnight,
There seems to be loads of steam coming from the exhaust.
I know its steam because i put my hand by the exhaust tip and hand gets wet.
But comparing it my mates ep3 his had hardly any compared to mine during a test i did side by side.
It does dissipate significantly after engine has warmed up and i know its starting to get colder in the mornings now but it has been doing it even when its around 13 degrees outside. Also sometimes, not all the time i can smell that really strong petrol smell. Not sure if the engine is running very rich or something?
The steam is completely white, but quite thick, and dissipates about a foot above the spoiler.
I have looked into it, and dont think its the head gasket because i think i'd know about it, car runs fine and no warning lights.
Just perplexed/worried as to why it is doing this!
I'll try and get a video uploaded t'moro for you guys
Any info appreciated.