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 Aug 4, 2010 - 2:36 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Aug 4, '10 From Virginia Beach, VA Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%)  |
I bought a 6th Gen Celica on saturday and I'm kind of lost with it. I have only ever owned honda's so this new engine setup it a little confusing. Especially since it also has a T3/T4 turbonetics turbo running on 8 psi and I have never owned a turbo car. Are there any special things that I need to do with it maintenance wise? Also, when the car is driven (before engine warms up) a little bit of white smoke puffs out of the exhaust. Not like a cloud or anything but it is noticeable and annoying. Any input would be great! Thanks!
-------------------- 1999 Honda Civic Si [sold]
2001 Honda Prelude Type S [sold] 2007 Mazdaspeed6 [stolen] 1994 Toyota Celica Turbo [daily] |
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Aug 4, 2010 - 2:42 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Aug 4, '10 From Virginia Beach, VA Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
actually i should clarify it only smokes when the car is at idle
-------------------- 1999 Honda Civic Si [sold]
2001 Honda Prelude Type S [sold] 2007 Mazdaspeed6 [stolen] 1994 Toyota Celica Turbo [daily] |
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Aug 4, 2010 - 6:21 PM
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 Enthusiast  Joined Feb 5, '05 From pineapple under the sea Currently Offline Reputation: 9 (100%) |
Hmm... Well first off, welcome. Secondly, post some pictures of your car. It looks like a member's car, so by looking through old posts you might be able to find info that might help.
Is it white smoke only at startup and idle and gradually goes away? White smoke is coolant. Have you changed the oil yet? You should make sure the head gasket didn't fail. Here is the previous owner: http://6gc.net/members/d0w0rks0n -------------------- 1991 MR2 - T-tops - Crimson Red - Gen3 3SGTE - Lots of money
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Aug 4, 2010 - 9:10 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Mar 16, '09 From New York Currently Offline Reputation: 23 (100%) |
Nice you bought that car?
 and yeah white is coolant (blue-oil, black-gas) but if its not too bad, i wouldnt worry too much about it, dont think much can really be done with out tearing stuff apart, as I would assume its an internal problem. Just keep an eye on your temp welcome -------------------- I've spilt my heart into this car :) And I don't ever plan to stop  - 6GC for Life - >Semper Fi< 1994 Cupra :p 3sgte 1995 Celica ST DD 1969 Chevelle SS alllll balls. P2 approved! |
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Aug 5, 2010 - 9:57 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Aug 4, '10 From Virginia Beach, VA Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
i replaced the turbo seals today and the car only smokes at startup for maybe 2 mins then stops. its not like a cloud, just a few puffs. its pretty damn quick and pulls very hard. the hks bov is very loud tho. makes the fly by's more fun lol
i also popped the lip off cuz it looked ricey. added recaro buckets, viper alarm, full kenwood surround, and a double din kenwood dvd player head unit. looking sick! runs like a champ! -------------------- 1999 Honda Civic Si [sold]
2001 Honda Prelude Type S [sold] 2007 Mazdaspeed6 [stolen] 1994 Toyota Celica Turbo [daily] |
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Aug 5, 2010 - 10:10 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Feb 2, '07 From Berlin, WI Currently Offline Reputation: 18 (100%) |
let's see some pics and videos then
--------------------  *1997 Celica ST - 3SGE Greytop BEAMS *1977 Celica RA29 - Classic Cruiser *2005 Matrix AWD - dedded but still hanging around like a ghost 2019 Rav4 XLE Premium - Sports mode is fun. |
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Aug 6, 2010 - 7:47 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Apr 11, '09 Currently Offline Reputation: 11 (100%) |
welcome. wish i had that car thats a beast lmao
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Aug 12, 2010 - 7:52 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Aug 4, '10 From Virginia Beach, VA Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
i'm selling this worthless pos sorry excuse for a car. every day is a new damn problem.
-------------------- 1999 Honda Civic Si [sold]
2001 Honda Prelude Type S [sold] 2007 Mazdaspeed6 [stolen] 1994 Toyota Celica Turbo [daily] |
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