White smoke

[Artemis]

I used to notice a puff of white smoke in 2nd gear in my old 2008 MPS and have also noticed this a couple of times in my new Gen 2 with only 2000kms on the clock.

It usually happens when the revs get over 5000 rpm in 2nd gear just before gear change when giving it a bit of schtick. I never red line it but open it up every now and then.

I mentioned it once about the old car to Mazda when it was in for a service but they claim they couldn't see it. I've had no other issues with either car and it makes me wonder if it's just the fuel being burnt fast!

Comments much appreciated.

[boost]

Are you sure its white?

My guess would be excess fuel as these cars are known to run very rich.

[Artemis]

Yeah that's what I thought it may be. I'll try and take more notice of the colour.

[Caffeine Fiend]

I had this on mine also. Mind you, mine was at low revs/idle. It disappeared after less than 5000k on the clock. Haven't seen it since.

Dan


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[RedDjinn]

Smoking is bad for your health, no matter what rpm or gear.. sounds like it could be a bit rich, but thats not a bad thing

[Artemis]

It bloody smoked again this morning in 2nd gear. Had been running for about 5 minutes and pulled into traffic, didn't hammer it but accelerated a bit. Still looked grey whitish and was more than a puff. No running issues though.

[Artemis]

Bump

[SarcasticOne]

if it looks like this:

you've got a broken turbo seal
video it, or take a photo, and take it to mazda, they should fix it up for you

[Artemis]

No way it doesn't look like that. It's a puff, not a stream. Is it possible to have a broken turbo seal at 2500kms?

[Fletch]

Just drop it into mazda the warranty will cover it surely?

Let the "professionals" sort it out.

[Grajy]

White smoke is not un-burnt fuel.
White is oil.
Get Mazda to check it out ASAP.
Also, make sure you're running no less than 95RON good quality fuel...

[Artemis]

Thanks. I will let you know what Mazda says.

[LOOPYMPS]

My Gen 2 looks like it's letting out a bit of grey stuff between 3rd and 4th under heavy boost. My fuel had an octane boost Bottle thrown in as a experiment. Normally it is a blackish tinge but I reckon this tank of fuel has made it a bit grey. Will be interested to see what Mazda say to you.

[Crayon]

if it looks like this:

you've got a broken turbo seal
video it, or take a photo, and take it to mazda, they should fix it up for you

Eek - mine is doing this
Have to take it into a mechanic to look at it as soon as I can.. Showed it to a friend and he said it's probably oil burning.. Only happens in idle and only when i've been idling away waiting for about 5 mins (waiting for petrol pump, in drive-thru etc).

After further reading though, seems to be textbook smoky turbo problem. BoooOO !

[SarcasticOne]

Eek - mine is doing this
Have to take it into a mechanic to look at it as soon as I can.. Showed it to a friend and he said it's probably oil burning.. Only happens in idle and only when i've been idling away waiting for about 5 mins (waiting for petrol pump, in drive-thru etc).

After further reading though, seems to be textbook smoky turbo problem. BoooOO !

mine was doing this the other day:

drove it like i stole it for 30-40k's, problem fixed

[Jrbris]

mine was doing this the other day:

drove it like i stole it for 30-40k's, problem fixed

thats turbo seal gone.

[zippymps3]

mine was doing this the other day:
drove it like i stole it for 30-40k's, problem fixed

Good old Italian Tune still works..lol

[Crayon]

Blarg. Time to get the dealership to hopefully fix cheap as free!...

[Rayd]

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/120767240718

Link to a cheap MPS turbo


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[Chuckie Cheese]

Haha,

I'd bid $50 for that, cheapest k04 on the market

MAZDASPEED MAZDA Turbo K04 to Suit MPS 3 6 CX-7 CX7 | eBay

Link to a cheap MPS turbo


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