corby Posted September 2, 2011 Report Share Posted September 2, 2011 hmmmmmmmm took the lupo for its longest run yet (21 miles instead of the regular 4.5 to work). A couple of times after slowing from 50 or 60 to a virtual stop for t/lights or roundabout, then accelerating smartly there was a BIG cloud of smoke which then cleared almost straight away. Is this something to really worry about? I checked the oil yesterday, and while it needs changing it wasn't any dirtier than I expected, though it did seem a bit overfull.Any ideas? I think its starting to sound a bit louder than when I got it too as in exhaust blowing. Its still juddering but only up to about 40mph but my colleague is gonna service it soon.Ta! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
corby Posted September 8, 2011 Author Report Share Posted September 8, 2011 boing; any ideas on the smoke plume? Seems slightly blueish which could be oil; I'm wondering if a seal is on the way out. Annoyingly, when the prev. owner took me for a spin in it, it didn't judder at all, and he didn't drive like a vicar or a loon, just normally. It had been stood for a couple of months, so I'm wondering if going back into service has pushed a couple of things over the edge.Good things though so I don't sound totally negative, its temperature is spot on all the time, steers/handles lovely, and once up to speed is lovely and smooth.Getting the oil/sparkplugs/oil&air filters tomorrow; any good deals on atm?Ta Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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