epm1

Should I be concerned? On cold start up I am noticing quite a bit of a blue smoke cloud coming out of exhaust. I can see it in my rear view mirror and after backing out of garage, a pretty big cloud. Picked the car up Saturday, had 10 miles, now has 310. I have not exceeded 4200 rpm and been mainly driving around town, 20-30 minute trips. I did drive the car 180 miles home from dealer on interstate, varying RPM's 2200-3400 during the 21/2 hour trip(19.2mpg). Oil level 1 block below full line, I didn't check when I started my trip home. Too excited to think clearly!

This is my 7th 911,(964,993(2),996(2),997S) and first GT3. I am astounded with the handling, seems so much more visceral and connected than anything I have ever driven. I think this car will become my daily driver as soon as I learn how close I can get to parking barriers. Pictures to come after good cleaning.

Thanks for any insight about my smoking issue.

todinlaw

no it is quite common with P cars. my 997 did the same thing on occasion. if you do a search on this forum you will find the technical explanation for it.

mooty

if you haven't fired it up for 3 days, that's normal

sharkster

All gt3s smoke since there’s no check valve (unlike on the turbo) between the oil tank and the oil pump input in the block…

GG300

let it idle for a minute or so befor you shut it off, this will help with start up smoke. vary rpm. on break in, dont baby it! Change oil between 500 and 1000 mi.
regards,
GG300
2010 gt3 black, carbon, red stiching.once you go black you dont go back.

savyboy

No offense but that sounds like a break-in that a 96 year old woman might do.

Your car is in the garage, in hysterics, crying for warm engine full throttle roll-on's in 2nd, 3rd and 4th gear. To nearly redline. Preferably uphill if possible. 10-15 times per day. For several days.

Interstate driving is the worst possible for trying to get an engine broken-in. It is impossible. Loading under WOT all the way up the powerband is the way to fly.

If you cannot or don't want to believe me, go to your Porsche dealer, find the head tech, pull him to the side, and ask him. I was an ASE credentialed Master Tech for a few years early in life. I know what I am talking about.

People buy a race car in street clothing and are afraid to drive it hard. I can't get my head around the frequency of this attitude?

Oh, now that I have my little diatribe over with, congrats on the fine new ride! Woo-hoo

Clifton

Very normal. First Porsche for me and she does it quite often.

epm1

thanks for your insight, I will try to speak with the tech as I am stopping in to buy an oil filter and suggestions on what hardwiring my valentine.

Clifton

Just to add, when I picked the car up it had 7 miles on it and parked all pretty in the showroom. When the dealer started it up to drive it out, you would think it was SPY vs SPY with the smoke screen my 3 gave out. LOL!!

savyboy

SpeedGeek

Why? I know this was a good idea back in 1970, but it's completely unnecessary now, isn't it?

FWIW, I'm pretty sure some manufacturers today add a break-in additive to the factory-fill oil and require that you definitely do not change the oil early. I don't know if that applies to Porsche, though.