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JCL-2SS · 03-21-2010, 03:25 PM

I have a 2010 2SS Automatic with L-99 engine with 1000 miles on it, this week i started the car and blue smoke puffed out the back, as i pulled out i got half way on the car to pull into traffic and more blue smoke came out, has not happened since then. should i bring back to the dealer, anybody else have this issue? I have been babying the car since i got it and have not really driven it hard.

on a side note im also getting a lot of vibration and low speed and very light gas pedal, is that normal and part of the variable valve timing using only 4 cyl., i notice the vibration goes away if i speed up.

Thanks,
Charlie

Blizzard · 03-21-2010, 03:36 PM

Had the car been sitting for a long time when u got the blue smoke? and no vibration should be normal.

3BVert · 03-21-2010, 04:12 PM

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Originally Posted by JCL-2SS

... on a side note im also getting a lot of vibration and low speed and very light gas pedal, is that normal and part of the variable valve timing using only 4 cyl., i notice the vibration goes away if i speed up. ...

The dealer told me it's "normal". It's caused by AFM. I've since taken matters into my own hands and tuned AFM out and this problem went away. Since you have potential powertrain issues. I can't recommend that you do the same since applying a tune could void your powertrain warranty. Using tap shift helps to mask the problem since you can keep your RPMs up. Of course that will cause you to get less MPG which was the point of AFM in the first place.

Good luck.

balthazar · 03-21-2010, 09:12 PM

Working with computers I saw "blue smoke" and thought this was headed somewhere else entirely.

On topic. After having sat for, say a day or so, sometimes even overnight, it's not unusual to see small puffs of "smoke".

If it's SMOKING...there is a problem. If it's just a few little puffs...I wouldn't worry. Definitely think twice before modding until you get a solid answer from someone who sees it.

Mr_Draco · 03-21-2010, 09:51 PM

Blue smoke is caused by the engine burning oil. If it's that much of a worry to you buy a catch can but burning a little is normal seeing how the engines are designed. You can check V8 section for more info as there are dozens on threads on catch cans but basically oil gets into the intake and gets burned causing the blue smoke.

JCL-2SS · 03-22-2010, 02:59 AM

so the car only sat for 1 hour in a lot, when i came back out and started it puffed lots of blue smoke, then right after i pulled out onto a busy street and had to give it some gas due to oncoming traffic and it smoked again, clearing up by the tie i got to 40 or 50 mph. the second time i had the blue puff car was at my house overnight. Im gonna bring it back to dealer this week, i have the advantage of not filling out the survey yet.

Is there any hang out spot on Long Island NY for meetups or local clubs?

2010 SSRS · 03-22-2010, 10:13 AM

definitely bring it back to your dealer

DangerZL1 · 03-22-2010, 04:21 PM

You might want to look at this thread about exhaust smoke:

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showth...ighlight=smoke

JCL-2SS · 03-22-2010, 06:17 PM

Thank DangerouSS, this looks like it fits the exact issue im having!!! bringing it to the dealer this week!! i didnt fill out the survey yet so i got some ammo between that and the bulletin when i go in.

2010 Bumblebee · 03-23-2010, 01:00 PM

My car smokes a lot when it is cold outside or when it idles for a long time, but this is not blue smoke, it is white smoke from condensation. All car used to do this before catalytic converters. Are you sure it was blue smoke? It maybe normal condensation smoke.

JCL-2SS · 03-23-2010, 04:15 PM

ok went to the dealer today, it was 100% blue smoke by the way, they wouldn't take the car in without an appointment, the CS manager didnt seem to show much care about my issue. I'm very upset about this. The general manager wasn't there so he will get an ear full next time i go there ( friday). i told them to at least to check the oil and it was 1/2 quart low, which to me is significant considering oil is the blood of a motor, surely if one of us was bleeding we wouldnt want to wait 3 days to stop it.the car has only 1200 miles and 1 month old. more to come on friday.

THE EVIL TW1N · 03-23-2010, 04:26 PM

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Originally Posted by JCL-2SS

ok went to the dealer today, it was 100% blue smoke by the way, they wouldn't take the car in without an appointment, the CS manager didnt seem to show much care about my issue. I'm very upset about this. The general manager wasn't there so he will get an ear full next time i go there ( friday). i told them to at least to check the oil and it was 1/2 quart low, which to me is significant considering oil is the blood of a motor, surely if one of us was bleeding we wouldnt want to wait 3 days to stop it.the car has only 1200 miles and 1 month old. more to come on friday.

1/2 a quart low ain't bad at all.

RedJewel2SS · 03-24-2010, 09:39 AM

i am having the same problem...

i ordered a RevXtreme catch can to solve the problem!

Mr_Draco · 03-24-2010, 09:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JCL-2SS

ok went to the dealer today, it was 100% blue smoke by the way, they wouldn't take the car in without an appointment, the CS manager didnt seem to show much care about my issue. I'm very upset about this. The general manager wasn't there so he will get an ear full next time i go there ( friday). i told them to at least to check the oil and it was 1/2 quart low, which to me is significant considering oil is the blood of a motor, surely if one of us was bleeding we wouldnt want to wait 3 days to stop it.the car has only 1200 miles and 1 month old. more to come on friday.

1/2 quart low for an engine that is still being broken in isn't bad at all.

03-21-2010, 03:25 PM	#1
JCL-2SS Drives: 2010 2SS Imperial Blue Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Lindenhurst, NY Posts: 216	Blue Smoke I have a 2010 2SS Automatic with L-99 engine with 1000 miles on it, this week i started the car and blue smoke puffed out the back, as i pulled out i got half way on the car to pull into traffic and more blue smoke came out, has not happened since then. should i bring back to the dealer, anybody else have this issue? I have been babying the car since i got it and have not really driven it hard. on a side note im also getting a lot of vibration and low speed and very light gas pedal, is that normal and part of the variable valve timing using only 4 cyl., i notice the vibration goes away if i speed up. Thanks, Charlie

03-21-2010, 03:36 PM	#2
Blizzard Searching for the truth Drives: 85 K-10, 13 1LE Join Date: May 2008 Location: Macon, GA Posts: 636 View My Garage	Had the car been sitting for a long time when u got the blue smoke? and no vibration should be normal. __________________ 2013 1LE 1SS RS TPW 4/29

03-22-2010, 10:13 AM	#7
2010 SSRS Drives: 3 V8 Camaros Join Date: May 2009 Location: The Ocean State Posts: 111,186 View My Garage	definitely bring it back to your dealer __________________ Jannetty Racing JRE Street Package

03-23-2010, 01:00 PM	#10
2010 Bumblebee Drives: Transformers Edition Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Mass Posts: 1,048 View My Garage	My car smokes a lot when it is cold outside or when it idles for a long time, but this is not blue smoke, it is white smoke from condensation. All car used to do this before catalytic converters. Are you sure it was blue smoke? It maybe normal condensation smoke. __________________ The Yellow Camaro Club http://www.camaro5.com/forums/group.php?groupid=128 Northern Massachusetts & Southern New Hampshire Camaro Club http://www.camaro5.com/forums/group.php?groupid=127 The mother of all supercharger questions thread http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=77958 My 2010 Camaro Review http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?p=2025442#post2025442 2010 Transformer Edition Camaro L99 Auto

03-24-2010, 09:39 AM	#13
RedJewel2SS 12.23s@113mph Drives: 2SS/RS, A6, just a few bolt ons Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 1,197	i am having the same problem... i ordered a RevXtreme catch can to solve the problem! __________________ RIP Cammie 7/15/2009 - 4/1/2011

03-21-2010, 09:12 PM	#4
balthazar Drives: Black 2SS/RS w/Ground Effects Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: West County, MO Posts: 346	Working with computers I saw "blue smoke" and thought this was headed somewhere else entirely. On topic. After having sat for, say a day or so, sometimes even overnight, it's not unusual to see small puffs of "smoke". If it's SMOKING...there is a problem. If it's just a few little puffs...I wouldn't worry. Definitely think twice before modding until you get a solid answer from someone who sees it.

03-21-2010, 09:51 PM	#5
Mr_Draco Drives: 2SS/RS Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Western North Carolina Posts: 7,344	Blue smoke is caused by the engine burning oil. If it's that much of a worry to you buy a catch can but burning a little is normal seeing how the engines are designed. You can check V8 section for more info as there are dozens on threads on catch cans but basically oil gets into the intake and gets burned causing the blue smoke.

03-22-2010, 02:59 AM	#6
JCL-2SS Drives: 2010 2SS Imperial Blue Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Lindenhurst, NY Posts: 216	so the car only sat for 1 hour in a lot, when i came back out and started it puffed lots of blue smoke, then right after i pulled out onto a busy street and had to give it some gas due to oncoming traffic and it smoked again, clearing up by the tie i got to 40 or 50 mph. the second time i had the blue puff car was at my house overnight. Im gonna bring it back to dealer this week, i have the advantage of not filling out the survey yet. Is there any hang out spot on Long Island NY for meetups or local clubs?

03-22-2010, 04:21 PM	#8
DangerZL1 Drives: 2023 Black ZL1 Auto Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: FEMA Region 4 Posts: 2,936	You might want to look at this thread about exhaust smoke: http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showth...ighlight=smoke

03-22-2010, 06:17 PM	#9
JCL-2SS Drives: 2010 2SS Imperial Blue Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Lindenhurst, NY Posts: 216	Thank DangerouSS, this looks like it fits the exact issue im having!!! bringing it to the dealer this week!! i didnt fill out the survey yet so i got some ammo between that and the bulletin when i go in.

03-23-2010, 04:15 PM	#11
JCL-2SS Drives: 2010 2SS Imperial Blue Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Lindenhurst, NY Posts: 216	ok went to the dealer today, it was 100% blue smoke by the way, they wouldn't take the car in without an appointment, the CS manager didnt seem to show much care about my issue. I'm very upset about this. The general manager wasn't there so he will get an ear full next time i go there ( friday). i told them to at least to check the oil and it was 1/2 quart low, which to me is significant considering oil is the blood of a motor, surely if one of us was bleeding we wouldnt want to wait 3 days to stop it.the car has only 1200 miles and 1 month old. more to come on friday.

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