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Old Jan 27, 2008 | 07:56 PM
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i just bought a '93 rx7 wit a 13b twin turbo. its cold outside and when i start it up it has white smoke, then after driving for a few minutes, about 25-30, the smoke turns black. not very much... just enough to tell its black. its too windy to tell if stays while its driving tho. anybody know wut kind of problem i am looking at?
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Old Jan 27, 2008 | 08:15 PM
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White smoke = condensation/coolant depends
Black smoke = fuel

Is the white smoke thick? Or thin? Is there a large amount?
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Old Jan 27, 2008 | 08:25 PM
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the white smoke is condensation mate, you notice it more in the winter. The black means you need a tune, but not really a big deal.
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Old Jan 27, 2008 | 08:36 PM
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the white smoke isn't really noticable after idling for a little bit.

and wut should i do to fix it... change my spark plugs? one of my friends told me to put some new gas in it, and run some injector cleaner thru it. ne other suggestions?
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Old Jan 28, 2008 | 12:51 AM
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Condensation is normal for these cars...
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