I parked my car during the day, meeting a friend to travel to school (next city over). I was in a hurry when i got back and didnt let my car warm up too long(Its minus 12 degrees celcius here). When i took off with my car i noticed it had hardly any power and was billowing white smoke out of my exhaust. All the way home it steadily got worse (less engine power, more and more white smoke etc.) Does anyone have any suggestion as to why my car is acting like this?

 

white smoke is coolent! what color is your oil?? if its not gold or off gold/brown/darkbrown your motor is cooked! sorry dude!

 

Do you have a 1.8t? If you do it sounds like a seal in the turbo let go, no need to replace the engine, maybe just the turbo. When you say spewing, do you mean so bad you couldn't see the car next to you at the lights?

 

Did you find out what the problem was by any chance, because the same thing just happened to me!!!! Pls help

 

possibly a seal on the turbo. White smoke usually a sign the turbo is going out as well.
If you start hearing noises then its probably the turbo.

 

I'm getting it checked by a mechanic today that'll somehow ring up codes to find what the problem is. Ill keep everyone posted just in case n e one else has the same problem ; ( buhf#&nhumbug

 

Problem FIXd'!!!! No white smoke coming out tho, But we hookd a ob2 and diagnosed the problem. Failure in p0304. Meaning Power train - Combustion - 4th coil. Got it replaced, real e z to do. We also found out that my ignition harness was corroded. Fixed it up, and CEL was takin off.
Merry Christmas Everyone!!!

 

thats good to hear, but make sure u warm up ur turbo.. especially in the winter.. otherwise u really f it up..

 

thanks for all the suggestions guys your a massive help i dont know what i would do with out you

 

Someone made a comment about warming up the turbo.

Because this is my first turbo'ed car, can you pls explain?

My nature is that I don't go pass 3000RPM until my temp comes up to regular temp (even though theoretically it's when it starts moving). I assume that is sufficient? Thanks!