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[nek]

Alright, so Ive had my car for about 3 months now and Im starting to notice lots of the temporary problems.
My car is leaking and burning oil. Dont know from where dont know from what. Usually when Im sitting idle, no smoke is comes out but when I hit the acceleration, you can see white smoke.
Also, when I first got the car, it was idling at 1000rpm where as now its sits constant as low as 400rpms.
A few days ago when I noticed it, I rev'd the motor to 2000rpm then let it sit back to idle and the car staled (automatic).
My headlights get brighter when the car is moving even though I cleaned the connectors and terminals.
And last but not least, I cant get my brake disks off. Hammer, Heat, Spray, nothing.

I know my problems could be due to a number of things but any kind of input or opinions would be sweet. Thanks.

 

[habitatguy187]

My car is leaking and burning oil. Dont know from where dont know from what. Usually when Im sitting idle, no smoke is comes out but when I hit the acceleration, you can see white smoke.

Probably your piston rings leaking, do a compression test and see just how bad it is. How to do a Compression Test

Also, when I first got the car, it was idling at 1000rpm where as now its sits constant as low as 400rpms. A few days ago when I noticed it, I rev'd the motor to 2000rpm then let it sit back to idle and the car staled (automatic).

Probably a vacuum leak, do a boost leak test IC Pipe Tester , make sure to use a spray bottle filled with very soapy water and spray everything down to help make leaks more apparent. Fix all leaks.

My headlights get brighter when the car is moving even though I cleaned the connectors and terminals.

Battery/alternator starting to fail. Probably battery. Take it to autozone and have them test both alt. and battery.

And last but not least, I cant get my brake disks off. Hammer, Heat, Spray, nothing.

Work out more and get a hammer with a longer handle on it. Or just get some huge friend or friend's dad to help you out.


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[dsm-onster]

White smoke on accel means likely . . .

1. A blown turbo: oil doesnt burn completely if it's being pushed out of the seals like it burns in the combustion chamber from worn rings; or

2. A blown head gasket: the gasket is sealed enough for idle and light cylinder pressure, but as soon as you put higher cylinder pressure against it as in acceleration, you get water/coolant leaking in to the CC.

For 1, pull the intake pipe and check the compressor wheel for shaftplay.

For 2, Does the water level in the overflow rise after driving for a while? or do you lose coolant/water?

 

[nek]

alright thanks guys. ill def see what i can do. Also, I dont know if its a big problem or maybe causes another problem but everytime i fill up with gas. i guess my lines have a huge vacuum because you can hear tons of air being sucked in..... whats that mean?

 

[tenn-gsx]

PLease explain that last post better.

 

[nek]

PLease explain that last post better.

well, like just yesterday, when i opened up my gas cap, to put more fuel in, air gets sucked in like a vacuum effect. Sounds kinda like opening a 2lt of mountain dew just lasted longer.

 

[tenn-gsx]

are you sure its getting sucked in? Your fuel tank is a sealed system with emissions controls making it pressurize or depressurize. Its no big deal your gas cap just has a good seal is all.

 

[nek]

PLease explain that last post better.

well, like just yesterday, when i opened up my gas cap, to put more fuel in, air gets sucked in like a vacuum effect. Sounds kinda like opening a 2lt of mountain dew just lasted longer.

 

[nek]

are you sure its getting sucked in? Your fuel tank is a sealed system with emissions controls making it pressurize or depressurize. Its no big deal your gas cap just has a good seal is all.

phew. alright good. one less thing off my mine. I like the white with green you got going. looks sick

 

[tenn-gsx]

Thanks I like it too. Everybody tells me to paint it a different color but Im just going to re paint it the factory color and get the wheels powdercoated white again.