smokes when starts!!
 

Hi there , does anybody know what could cause a cloud of white smoke when the car is started,I have a c280 1999 I had the engine flush always miantaned by mercedes specialist and at this point he 's just guessing what 's going on so am I there're no oil,leaks,coolant,or anything,could it be spark plugs, gas filter, the head gasket were opened and cleaned and still no change...anybody???????? thanks!!

RE: smokes when starts!!
 

you may have valve seals leaking oil into the cylinders so when vehicle is first started all that oil burns off right away-let the vehicle sit for a few days and then removed the spark plugs and look in all cylinders with a boroscope and see if there is any oil/coolant leaking down into the cylinders-your technician may have already done this but if not definately recomend it

RE: smokes when starts!!
 

If your not losing coolant,it may only be condensation in the exaust system.