Andrew G Posted May 19, 2007 Share Posted May 19, 2007 Just collected my car from Caterham after a service (1800 k series supersport with apollo tank), coming back noticed that on serveral occasions puffs of smoke came out of the exhaust. Looking back this seemed to happen after going hard round a roundabout or lifting off after accelerating hard. Any ideas?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Formston Posted May 19, 2007 Share Posted May 19, 2007 Hi Andrew have you checked the oil have caterham over filled it or if not smoking after overrun can be leaking valve stem seals doe's it smoke when you start up hot Rgards Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew G Posted May 19, 2007 Author Share Posted May 19, 2007 Hi Paul, Just about to check the oil level, no smoke when starting up! Cheers Andrew Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew G Posted May 19, 2007 Author Share Posted May 19, 2007 Looks like it could have been overfilled, always difficult to tell with new oil and having to check levels with the engine running! It's definately over the max mark so hopefully problem solved Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mick Day Posted May 19, 2007 Share Posted May 19, 2007 Remember to check oil level with the engine running or within a few seconds of turning off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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