In a message dated 11/21/00 11:50:45 AM Eastern Standard Time,
wmgilroy@avaya.com writes:
> 1. It has sat for > 1 week.
Your first mistake.
> 2. The is not oil smoke.
>
The what is not oil smoke?
> 3. I have wicked cold so I can't tell if it smells of anti-freeze.
>
Hope you feel better soon.
> 4. If the car sits for 3 or 4 days no problems.
>
Don't let the car sit.
See how simple life can be?
I really don't think you have anything to worry about. If it is getting cold
where you are, and it certainly is here in Abington, try this...put a small
heat source under the car for a week. NOT AN OPEN FLAME, but maybe a 200w
light bulb. This will keep the engine a little warmer. You could heat the
entire garage. Note: this will not work outside! Then start the car and see
if there is a difference. If no smoke, or less smoke, it is simply because
you are blowing out the condensation. (Y'know, when it gets cold outside you
get dew or frost on the windscreen? Same concept.)
Just my 2 pence, YMMV.
Allen Hefner
SCCA Philly Region Rally Steward
'77 Midget
'92 Mitsubishi Expo LRV Sport
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