White smoke?

2013 HYUNDAI ELANTRA
67,000 MILES • 1.8L • 4 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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NEWBEING
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My 2013 Elantra started smoking(white) when revved down and the oil dip started going down,it all started when I entered a flooded water,I took it to Hyuandai workshop and they changed the top cylinders but its still smoking white,pls note when revved down,when idle no smoking,please what steps should I take to rectify the situation
Jul 23, 2015 at 1:01 PM
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HMAC300
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Hello,

Is sounds like you may have got water in the fuel or you have a blown head gasket this guide will help tell us which one is the problem.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/white-smoke-or-steam-coming-from-the-exhaust-pipe

Please run down this guide and report back.

Jul 25, 2015 at 6:39 AM
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BOOPERIII
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I had this problem and had to get the head gasket replaced cost me $1500.00 FYI
Mar 7, 2019 at 2:04 PM
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PSTONE32
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After having a oil changed, I notice for the next few days after starting the car in the morning a puff of white smoke appears with no smell. Someone suggested that I should have my fuel filter change.

The white smoke disappears for the rest of the day
Mar 7, 2019 at 2:04 PM (Merged)
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WRENCHTECH
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I suspect the oil is more of a gray than white. It's probably oil from worn valve guides. You could try a different oil and it may help.
Mar 7, 2019 at 2:04 PM (Merged)
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PSTONE32
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What brand of oil would work the best. And do I need my fuel filter changed
Mar 7, 2019 at 2:04 PM (Merged)
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WRENCHTECH
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The fuel filter has nothing to do with any of this. Most brands of oil will be fine. Every once and a while you will run across one that your car doesn't like. Just use a name brand that you recognize.
Mar 7, 2019 at 2:04 PM (Merged)
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PSTONE32
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i just had a oil change on last thursday, should i have it done over with a brand name oil that i will select from the auto part store with one of the reps help
Mar 7, 2019 at 2:04 PM (Merged)
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MSCIRESA
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2003 hyundai elantra leaking oil and white smoke that smells like burning oil comes from hood
Mar 7, 2019 at 2:04 PM (Merged)
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WRENCHTECH
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You said the problem started when you changed the oil so if you want to try to do something about it, try changing it again with a different oil.
Mar 7, 2019 at 2:04 PM (Merged)
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Check for both oil leaks from the valve cover and other areas and then check for coolant leaks.
Mar 7, 2019 at 2:04 PM (Merged)
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PSTONE32
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When i start up my car sometimes there is a rumble sound only when i start the car.
Mar 7, 2019 at 2:04 PM (Merged)
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WRENCHTECH
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That's another topic for a different question
Mar 7, 2019 at 2:04 PM (Merged)