cars smoking oh crap

[mikes_accord_se]

i was just taking my gf home tonight and when i parked in the driveway i noticed smoke coming from under my hood. i turned the engine off and went to take a look. i couldn't pinpoint where it was coming from but it looked like it might have been somewhere near or under the fuel injection body. it was definitely infront of my engine and it seemed like it was coming from underneath. i have absolutely no idea what could be wrong because it's always ran like a champ for me. i just had a fuel change within the past week so i dunno if thats the problem. can't really describe the smell of the smoke. its night but it looks a little brown to me and maybe smelling like oil? i really don't know and this is not a good thing. i'm having a mechanic take a look at it tomorrow. what do you guys think could be wrong and how costly will it be to replace???

[Father Time]

Smoke? I would go with a flashlight and check all my hoses and lines and look on block itself to see if you could tell where or what it was coming from.

[mikes_accord_se]

well i've already been told by the mechanic that i'm going to need new radiator clamps and hoses soon if that could be what the problem is...

[NAiL05]

Thats not good was your temp gauge reading hot? It could be burning oil. If its around the fuel injectors could be a valve cover issue but I would get a light go around see wtf is up.

[Father Time]

bad thermostat??

[aznpnoyracer]

yeah get that thing checked out brotha before it does more damage.

[mikes_accord_se]

yeah the temperature gauge was fine. was about half way which is about normal i suppose. i dunno, it's at the mechanic right now and i have no idea how much they'll bend me over for it.

[HondaGuy1212]

dang that sucks Mike well keep us updated

[f20a_cb7]

oil leaking onto the exhaust maybe?

[mikes_accord_se]

actually what the deal was is that i had a leak in the coolant lines and that was then burning onto my exhaust. put me back 350 bucks
thanks for the input though. i was getting really worried because i know anytime you see smoke/steam that can't be good...

[Accord R33]

actually what the deal was is that i had a leak in the coolant lines and that was then burning onto my exhaust. put me back 350 bucks

Buy a decent ratchet set and a haynes manual. learn how to use a wrench and you will save your self a ton of money.

[simactive]

Buy a decent ratchet set and a haynes manual. learn how to use a wrench and you will save your self a ton of money.

amen to that

[flight50]

i can third that. i just repaired my car with the help of a friend. i bought a few craftsmans items and others, about 150 bucks worth of tools and i saved my self anywhere from 600-1200 bucks by replacing my rear front subframe, repairing cv boot, replacing, and radius arm. I ran into a curb going like 50mph,lol. To add to it, we learned quite a bit along the way. Next we are gonna save myself like 700-1000 bucks by doing my 5 spd swap. The good thing bout doing your own work is that the researching you spend on your car, you will know its done right and not half assed if you do it. plus you don't have to pay for labor. just your time and perhaps food or gas for your helping buddy or buddies.

[accord917]

amen to that

Or you can have some friends come over and help you and pay them with food and beer.

[LeXUS_]

I have the same issue ..When i am driving and after i park the car there is smoke coming from the engine bay .Today i checked and it is leaking some "green fluid" ..


Teories :

-Temprature gauge is fine, it goes to the middle which is normal

- Radiator definatly need to be replaced ,alot of holes and stuff ,but no direct leak from the radiator

- Lower radiator hose are cracked and when car is under pressure they leak



Its leaking and i did take a look with flashlight under my car,and i cant find the source of the leak,its is on the right side ..

What was the problem mike ??I think i have the exact same issue ..
Leakage in coolant lines ?Which coolant line and what did you replace,i will replacing my radiator next month ..and what else should i replace?