White Smoke Upon Starting From Cold

Shambles · **Reply #30: February 08, 2013, 22:43:11**

Just looking at the "similar topics" listed below this (yeah, I know - no need to thank the admin for the feature

) I see this particular part of a very long topic is quite interesting (plus, Terry's next post following it):

https://www.i30ownersclub.com/forum/index.php?topic=3007.msg28738#msg28738

bryanj86 · **Reply #31: February 08, 2013, 22:56:50**

Yeah mine has done that from nearly day one... not every time but more so on colder mornings. I used to be concerned but now i dont really care lol!

Rogmur · **Reply #32: February 09, 2013, 00:27:21**

Hi Dazzler and Komaterpillar

Yes, our car only produces this white smoke on cold start up and not at any other time.
Also, the car did "chug" slightly at the same time but then the revs levelled out.
Today I went back to our local service centre and booked our car in for the glow plugs to be replaced
under warranty.
I was disappointed with the Hyundai Technician on Wednesday to say the least
I do hope Hyundai will sort out this problem!

Kindest regards
Rogmur

aymeric · **Reply #33: February 12, 2013, 20:43:52**

Hi Rogmur
i have had this problem.it never bothered me much cos it never failed to start being a CRDI.when i eventualy got around to it,it turned out the main glow plug fuse had blown.(its located in the left hand side of the engine compartment fuse box).Never heard of one of these blowing with out a reson.could not find a fault with any circuit or glow plug so i have put it down to me being a smoker and i often turn the ignition on and off to allow the window to close/open. fuse cost 7euro +vat.its also not the handiest fuse to change. it has now been 3 weeks and no problem.so now only flick the ignition for a split second.
hope this helps
Aymeric

The Gonz · **Reply #34: February 13, 2013, 08:26:54**

Having been trained to drive a Diesel by the military so long ago, I still wait for the glowplug indication to go out, despite many telling me it's not necessary.

Just Rick · **Reply #35: February 13, 2013, 09:54:36**

Quote from: Gonz on February 13, 2013, 08:26:54

Having been trained to drive a Diesel by the military so long ago, I still wait for the glowplug indication to go out, despite many telling me it's not necessary.

Interesting point,I've never really looked for a glow plug light In either Bruce or Cyril,I know all the modern trucks don't have em anymore,you just do your pre check(and yes I do it every morning on my cars to)oil,coolant. belts,crank it and check all the lights and bugger off,I know a crap load of dash lights come on when you first turn the key on,but as long as they all go out,once I have checked everything I'm not that fussed.

sootytorques · **Reply #36: February 13, 2013, 13:06:53**

Defo glow plug/plugs.
when my car had problem with glow plugs

eye30 · **Reply #37: February 13, 2013, 15:22:04**

It's not announcing the new Pope is it?

Rogmur · **Reply #38: February 13, 2013, 22:22:38**

Hello Aymeric

Sorry in the delay in getting back.
Thank you for your suggestion, I shall give it a try.

Kindest regards

Rogmur

Rogmur · **Reply #39: February 13, 2013, 22:25:03**

Also thanks to Sootytorques for the
excellent YouTube clip looks similar to our smoking start up

Kindest regards

Rogmur

Doggie 1 · **Reply #40: February 14, 2013, 08:02:30**

Quote from: Aqua Blue aka eye30 on February 13, 2013, 15:22:04

It's not announcing the new Pope is it?

White smoke = we have a resolution.

Rogmur · **Reply #41: February 21, 2013, 21:09:27**

Hello hello to all i30 Members

Here is an update on the "white smoke" phenomenon.

It appears two of the four glow plugs had in fact failed, (no idea whether they are NGK or Bosch make).

I do hope our i30 will be looked after by the service centre, and returned unharmed (and unmarked bodywork wise).

Well, thats all for now.

Kindest regards

Rogmur

bryanj86 · **Reply #42: February 22, 2013, 10:30:12**

How did you get them to check them thoroughly?

Rogmur · **Reply #43: February 22, 2013, 21:28:59**

Hi Bryanj86

I hope that the service centre has checked them thoroughly, I am
to collect our car tomorrow (Saturday), so shall check it over.

Anxious times

Bye for now

Rogmur

sootytorques · **Reply #44: February 23, 2013, 19:47:26**

i told you

Rogmur · **Reply #45: February 27, 2013, 20:54:00**

Hi to everyone

Apologies for not getting back sooner.
Well, we have had our i30 back since last Saturday 23rd, and immediately we could tell the difference when
driving along the Motorway, our car felt just like new.
I am uncertain what test the service centre performed, but assured that two of the glow plugs were replaced.
Now having had our pride and joy back for a couple of days, the cold mornings do not effect the car and no white smoke
(thankfully).
The cars performance appears objectively better than before we took it to the service centre last week.

Hopefully all will be well.

Kind regards to you all

Rogmur

Phil №❶ · **Reply #46: February 27, 2013, 21:47:28**

Good result

The Gonz · **Reply #47: February 28, 2013, 08:36:27**

Great news, Rogmur!

bryanj86 · **Reply #48: February 28, 2013, 08:39:45**

THe glow plugs should not make any difference at all once the engine is warm?? They are not really used to keep the engine ticking over?....

PS... My Hyundai mechanic told me they could not find anything wrong with mine today... i hopew that is a good thing haha

Dazzler · **Reply #49: February 28, 2013, 09:26:48**

What Gonz and Phil said

Shambles · **Reply #50: February 28, 2013, 09:50:21**

Quote from: Dazzler on February 28, 2013, 09:26:48

What Gonz and Phil said

Whatever you do, please don't create a smiley with that on it

Dazzler · **Reply #51: February 28, 2013, 09:58:38**

Quote from: Shambles on February 28, 2013, 09:50:21

Quote from: Dazzler on February 28, 2013, 09:26:48
What Gonz and Phil said

Whatever you do, please don't create a smiley with that on it

Phil №❶ · **Reply #52: February 28, 2013, 10:04:54**

Now THERE'S a challenge

bryanj86 · **Reply #53: March 01, 2013, 10:01:29**

Picked my car up today.... They said that the glow plugs are fine... (they checked using diagnostics... i know, they could have done more but meh). They said that smoke on start up can be poor fuel... I use Woolworths Caltex. He said that woolworths fuel (diesel i use) isnt as high a quality... THoughts... back to BP? haha

Dazzler · **Reply #54: March 01, 2013, 10:18:23**

Quote from: bryanj86 on March 01, 2013, 10:01:29

Picked my car up today.... They said that the glow plugs are fine... (they checked using diagnostics... i know, they could have done more but meh). They said that smoke on start up can be poor fuel... I use Woolworths Caltex. He said that woolworths fuel (diesel i use) isnt as high a quality... THoughts... back to BP? haha

Don't you hate the way they are always looking for an out ... I doubt there is much difference in the fuels

FatBoy · **Reply #55: March 01, 2013, 11:10:23**

I personally don't use Woolworth's diesel. I use Caltex Vortex and don't have any problems with it. My wife filled our old Jackaroo at the Woolworth's one day and the car ran poorly. I put it down to the low volume that Woolie's diesel sells, therefore it sits in the underground tanks for longer.

Try BP again and see if it improves, or even try the Vortex.

**Reply #56: March 01, 2013, 12:01:25**

Quote from: FatBoy on March 01, 2013, 11:10:23

I personally don't use Woolworth's diesel. I use Caltex Vortex ..

Aren't they one and the same?

FatBoy · **Reply #57: March 01, 2013, 12:05:42**

Quote from: Pip on March 01, 2013, 12:01:25

Quote from: FatBoy on March 01, 2013, 11:10:23
I personally don't use Woolworth's diesel. I use Caltex Vortex ..
Aren't they one and the same?

Woolworth's here in Tassie don't sell the Vortex Diesel. I think the main thing is the low turnover of diesel that Woolies have (down here at Huonville at least).

Phil №❶ · **Reply #58: March 01, 2013, 23:50:40**

We have a Caltex here which uses the Woolies dockets although it's not fitted out as a woolies servo. I can buy the vortex and because you can use the discounts from woolies, my logic tells me the diesel would always be fresher than a station that does not offer discounts.

Dazzler · **Reply #59: March 03, 2013, 10:01:33**

Quote from: Phil. on March 01, 2013, 23:50:40

We have a Caltex here which uses the Woolies dockets although it's not fitted out as a woolies servo. I can buy the vortex and because you can use the discounts from woolies, my logic tells me the diesel would always be fresher than a station that does not offer discounts.

and ours is busy ...