S60 smokes badly when idling

notny41 · Post by **notny41** » 13 Nov 2007, 23:52

I'm wondering what would cause my car to smoke profusely after a couple minutes of idling? I just had it in the shop and they put a new PVC system in. It's been smoking like this for quite some time. Car runs very well otherwise.

It doesn't seem to smoke when I'm driving.

2002 S60 AWD

Thanks!

Post by **sseir39** » 14 Nov 2007, 07:35

Turbo? How many miles on the engine? Any check engine lights? Regular oil changes?

notny41 · Post by **notny41** » 14 Nov 2007, 18:57

Sorry...I always forget the mileage - just under 60K. Used to have the check engine light on but after having the car in the shop they replaced the MAP sensor and no more light.

Just had the oil changed too.

Smoke is kind of a greyish color.

Post by **sseir39** » 14 Nov 2007, 19:13

If this is a turbo, could be a leaking seal internally. Perhaps valve seals, but with thats few miles seems unlikely unless somebody did not change oil frequently. Tough call.

Post by **MadeInJapan** » 14 Nov 2007, 19:22

Also could be a clogged PCV system...get it checked.

notny41 · Post by **notny41** » 14 Nov 2007, 20:42

MIJ, just had the PVC replaced.

Post by **MadeInJapan** » 14 Nov 2007, 21:54

sorry I missed that.

notny41 · Post by **notny41** » 14 Nov 2007, 22:41

No prob. Just hoping someone might have some ideas...

Maybe blown head gasket or some type of issue with radiator? Just some things I've seen in my search for the answer.

I'm really ready to sell this car and never buy a Volvo again - had so many problems with it.

notny41 · Post by **notny41** » 15 Nov 2007, 18:46

smoke is blue - took a careful look at the busstop today.

sony2000 · Post by **sony2000** » 16 Nov 2007, 07:03

I'm thinking its a small oil drip from the turbo, directly into the exhaust pipe. As was mentioned earlier an internal turbo seal may be the culprit.