hi im new and own a 06 sti. Having problems i think its the head gasket. There white grayish smoke coming out the exhaust and white foam at the end of exhaust pipe. What could cause it, and whats a good shop to take it to.

engine mods:
perrin fmic
upgraded turbo (only know its a garret)

dealer said previous owner replaced a cylinder


pls help

thanks

 

you can also check your oil to see if it is contaminated with coolant.

 

and you can also block test the cooling system for exhaust gases...

 

Oil looks okay from dip stick but gonna drain oil this weekend.
Another note there was smoke coming out from dip stick tube after running it.
As for block testing the coolant system I have no idea how to do that.

What's a good mechanic shop to take it to I don't have that much free time to work on it

 

I can pressure test your cooling system. Where are you located?

861 2328

 

At waipahu

 

I just let my car run didn't drive just let it idle for 10-20 mins no smoke from exhaust it seems to only happen when under load or long driving I don't know but I don't want to drive to find out cuz there was a lot of smoke coming out the exhaust people behind me couldn't see good

 

Is there a C.E.L. ? Whats the oil level at?

 

coolant wont make the smoke linger....it dissipates after a few feet from the exhaust..or if its super bad will form some puddles at the end of your exhaust......

you are probably seeing bluish smoke.....your burning oil...

 

No c.e.l., oil level is good

 

There was white foamy stuff at end of exhaust pipe and grayish white smoke

 

You should probably post some pictures on the "foamy" stuff and maybe a video of the smoke. Just a suggestion. Good luck.

 

does it give off any kind of smell?

 

not any that i noticed

 

just drained the oil and looks normal nothing unusual.

can anyone think of what could be wrong?