[tracybeaker]

where to start??
we had the low oil pressure warning come up (hubby ignored it and didn't tell me then we had lots of smoke. checked oil and it was low so hubby put (wait for it)...........5 litres in!! :steam:cue lots more smoke from the back end (to the point where i couldn't see out the windows)
we've done a double flush, changed oil filter and put a proper amount in. the smoke died down but it is still there. my friend says its the turbo :crazy:
hubby has also broke the suspension:rant::crying::forehead:

any ideas on the smoke?
we have no spare cash right now and tbh this car is a money pit, we need to get it fixed asap and as cheap as possible then sell!!

 

[mickeybo]

On normal circumstances yes i would also point to a
turbo problem. But i would say the reason for your
heavy smoking right now is because of oil in exhaust
due to over filling. Theres 2 options to this you can either start vehicle let it idle for a prolonged length
of time to burn oil off in exhaust then take vehicle
for a drive. Option 2 remove exhaust from vehicle
and power hose interior of exhaust Hth Regards Mickeybo

 

[tracybeaker]

thanks for the reply

there is oil drops on my drive so ovbiously still too much in the system. i will let it run for a while tomorrow afternoon. this is giving me hope!!

 

[andytvcams]

If you have had loads of smoke because of low oil i would say that it is possible that the turbo has blown.

 

[tracybeaker]

I've let it run for about an hour and a half! I've now got a puddle of oil on my drive and lots of smoke that disperses easily