Smoke - 2002 Box (2.7l)

[larryshomework]

Went to drive my 02 Box tonight and noticed continual smoke coming from exhaust.

I can't tell the color very well but looks light gray and generally smells like exhaust that is a little heavy on fuel/oil.

I let the car run for a minute or so and the smoke continued at the same pace.

No CEL.

A thread search indicator AOS might be the culprit.

Does it sound like it would be safe to drive it to the shop (10-15 minute drive)?

Thanks for any input.

[larryshomework]

I forgot to add that the car was hard to start - at least 4 mis-starts where it would fire then quit very quickly.

[FrayAdjacent]

Could be AOS. Put it in service mode and check around the throttle body for oil drips.

If so, get it replaced. YESTERDAY.

[larryshomework]

Is this something that should be flatbedded to a mechanic?

I tried a diagnostic suggested in another thread - removed oil filler cap during idle - that just seemed to make it smoke more.

[FrayAdjacent]

Originally Posted by larryshomework

Is this something that should be flatbedded to a mechanic?

I tried a diagnostic suggested in another thread - removed oil filler cap during idle - that just seemed to make it smoke more.

If there's a problem with the AOS... worst case, it dumps oil into the intake, and a cylinder fills with oil. Then on the compression stroke the engine grenades because oil can't be compressed.

Yes, it's serious.

Of course, the problem could be something like a failing head gasket or valve cover seal.

[larryshomework]

Message received! Thanks.

I'm calling to see if my ext. warranty will cover the towing.

[CJ_Boxster]

Originally Posted by FrayAdjacent

If there's a problem with the AOS... worst case, it dumps oil into the intake, and a cylinder fills with oil. Then on the compression stroke the engine grenades because oil can't be compressed.

Yes, it's serious.

Of course, the problem could be something like a failing head gasket or valve cover seal.

Dont you mean valve seal?