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There is now way that they would not leave a way to check oil levels that would be asinine!
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i just cold started my 996 to warm it,, i started ok then i noticed a very light like vapor smoke coming out the exhaust,, the smoke is darker and more dusty than regular vapor,, doesn't smell like oil,, the smoke kept coming out even after warmed up,, it comes even more when i rev it,,
any idea?
What year? Are the drains under the battery clear? Did it sit out in a heavy rain storm last night? Dip Stick is the yellow ring above the alternator left of the filler tube.
its a 2002 C4S
no heavy rains
i don't know what RUF did to the dipstick when they did the kompressor
could it be bad fuel? i just filled the tank the night before
Post a couple high quality pics of your engine bay and we will find it for you. There is now way that they would not leave a way to check oil levels that would be asinine!
Uhh... Wouldn't it be on the same spot as the rest of ours? If the dipstick is missing could that cause a leak in the vacuum system and be part of the problem?
Another +1 for the AOS.
Did you drive it hard the last time you used it? I find that after I drive it hard, I do get some smoke. I've also got an '02 C4S
Kj
Apologies for the sharp comment- was having a bad day!!
As jdog stated i can't believe that any engine modifier would remove the dipstick intentionally - if the tube is there but no measuring stick then it could well be oil being blown out and onto the exhaust manifolds.
