Why is my transmission dipstick smoking?
Smoke from the dipstick would mean possibly overheating the transmission. Careful with the stick out while running because it can burp from the tube and hit the exhaust and catch your whole car on fire.
Is it normal for a little smoke to come out of exhaust?
In general, thin white exhaust smoke (similar to water vapor) could be nothing to worry about. Thick white exhaust smoke usually indicates a coolant leak, which could cause overheating and put your engine at a serious risk of damage. If this is the case, call our auto repair shop for an inspection immediately.
Why is oil smoking out of my oil dip stick?
Q: I have oil smoking out of my oil dip stick and oil filler on my valve cover. Lots of smoke coming out of my PCV valve I have a lot of smoke coming out of my oil dipstick, my oil cap, and when I remove the pcv valve while the car is running, a lot of smoke comes out.
How often should you change the oil dipstick tube?
@VDCdriver is right on with his diagnosis. IF the PCV system is working, there should not be smoke at the oil dipstick tube. After you have fixed the PCV system, change the oil more frequently and take the car out for an hour drive or so on the highway every couple of weeks or at least once a month.
What did the oil smell like when I removed the stick?
A few wisps of smoke smelling of burning oil came out of the dipstick tube when I removed the stick. I was just curious how worried I should be about this.
Is it bad to have smoke coming from the oil cap?
Smoke from oil cap is not good news for your car and its engine. What does it mean exactly? Well, it depends on the amount of smoke. A small amount is nothing serious but too much smoke is highly concerning. How to Test the Smoke from Oil Cap? You can easily find out whether the smoke coming from oil cap is a fatal sign or not.