Tiguan :: Intermittent Emission Of White / Bluish Smoke From Exhaust?
May 16, 2015
I drove through some hills and inclines before reaching my destination. When i pulled over the lobby of the clubhouse, the guard noticed the smoke my car was emitting. I checked the exhaust and it did emit smoke all the way up to the parking area.
I parked for a good 1-2 hours. When i drove it again for around 10-15 mins up and down inclines, it was not emitting smoke.
Turned the engine off and parked for a good 30 minutes as i waited for someone. I drove back to the clubhouse and the car stood on idle for 10 mins.
As i took off, i looked at my side mirrors and noticed that it started emitting the same white/bluish smoke. This is my first brand new diesel car so I'm not quite familiar with how the appearance of smoke should be. My car is :
- 2015 purchased Tiguan 2.0 TDI 4motion, 140 Ps
- I have only driven it for 2000 km
- has been with me for just 30 days
- running on Shell V-Power diesel
The dealer said Tiguans really do emit smoke like this regularly. So I'm hoping this is not a symptom of any major problem.
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