Exhaust Smoke on Starting

[Dr. Kill]

This has happened to me on every cold start since I bought the car new. 37,000 miles later and still running strong without having to add oil in between changes.

[jboyle]

I get this too on my 03 S w/ 58k miles.. I've also wondered if Subaru owners have the same symptoms of smoke upon startup - anyone?

[Sloan]

I've only had my 2003 S (with about 21,000 miles) for a little over a month, but I've had this occur a few times so far. (My heart skipped a few beats the first time, then I recalled seeing something about this on this forum, and I partially recovered). The odd part - it seems very random, not linked to how long I've been parked, whether it is hot or cold, etc.. My thought is it must be related to where the pistons happen to stop, and whether that has let the oil get in to a cylinder or not?

[richv]

Originally Posted by jboyle

I get this too on my 03 S w/ 58k miles.. I've also wondered if Subaru owners have the same symptoms of smoke upon startup - anyone?

Just an update. I still have not experienced this since I stopped stepping on the accelerator while starting the car. I now think that my problem was due to this.

[eomak]

hi, just wanted to say i get same on my 54,000km's 03 boxster.I drove it some threw winter months and didnt really notice it much.It happen 2-3 times in the winter.Now i insurnced it this spring and seems to do it 2-3 times a week in morning start up.Puff of white smoke that lingers around the garage for about 30secends with no smell.Its kind a imbareancing cause u see this clean nice new looking porsche and then smoke comes out like it was a 1980's vechicle.

[Bad Company]

Hi, I had a similiar problem. It started only when the car sat for a week and got progressively more aggressive. I had the AOS changed and have not had a bit of smoke since. I am not saying that is your problem, but tyr taking the top hose off of the AOS and look for more than a light coating.