Is White Smoke Indicative of Burning Oil?

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White smoke is not indicative of burning oil. White smoke occurs when water enters the cylinder and turns into a large amount of steam, resulting in white smoke. Blue smoke, on the other hand, is a sign of burning oil. Reasons for blue smoke from the exhaust: High engine speed when cold and low speed when hot can lead to poor combustion, causing carbon buildup and blackening of the exhaust pipe. Some vehicles may also emit blue smoke for the first few seconds, which is a sign of burning oil. White smoke from the exhaust: White exhaust smoke is a special case, as it can indicate both a fault and a normal condition. If the vehicle is started in low temperatures and the exhaust is white while the engine runs normally, this is considered normal. In winter, due to low outdoor temperatures, the high-temperature exhaust gas passes through the catalytic converter and muffler, and when it meets the cold air, the color appears due to the thermal exchange effect.