Connerk17

Hello Everyone , I have a 2006 mustang gt premium and lately when I start it up , white smoke comes out of tail pipes and it drips water . This happens everytime no matter the weather or if cold/warm start up. Then after I drive it down the road then put it back in park to idle , everything is fine , no smoke or water . What could possibly be the problem ??? Please help

Gravydog316

my dad says check for coolant leaks,
or antifreeze leaking

water dripping is normal
is it smoke or steam?

COULD be head gasket problem maybe

Connerk17

No colant leaks , I checked oil cap for milky residue ( non found all clean) , checked radiator for bubbling ( all good), no leaks at all coming from engine and no fluid lost. Like I said after I drive down road once it's fine . It just after initial crank up

Gravydog316

no idea..
sorry

algregory

I really don't have an idea. Besides my '05 GT I have a '13 Subaru Forester here in NC.

My brother is a big auto buff, has had numerous cars. We were visiting a month or two ago, and he said he smelled something in my Subaru. Smelled the pipes, said that my Catalectic converter was dirty. Said to get "Cetacean" or something like that. Did. Cleans them and the sensors. Smell gone.

I wonder if that is worth a shot? In cold running you have issues, gone when hot.

Is your coolant going low? Have you checked it with tester? I also saw one on the web a few months ago about an electrical test of coolant with volt/ohm meter. Readings above a slight amount would indicate internal issues causing degeneration of seals and call for a coolant change. I think I wrote it up here a in the two/three months. FWIW

Mr. Ugly

California here as well.

Sounds like just steam and condensation from your exhaust.

You can still get a little after the car is parked and still warm.

Even in warm weather, you can get condensation if the humidity is high.

You'll notice it more too if you park your car outdoors.

Check your coolant level to see if it drops over time. If not, you are probably fine.

movielover40

As long as it runs good and your not losing coolant you should be good.

Derf00

Is it white or light gray? White is moisture, it can be just condensation from the exhaust as others mentioned. light gray would be oil and would be the valve stem seals leaking a little when cold.

lenko

Could be oil in throttle body and intake. Catch can would likely help.

7 UP Mustang

When the engine warms up is the radiator building up pressure? The radiator hose should feel firm at about 15 pounds of pressure that depends on the radiator cap rating. If no pressure on the hose then suspect a bad pressure cap. Good luck!