STi Type R
Sunday Drivers
97 JDM STi.
Background - deep breath:
Full timing belt kit, water pump & tensioner etc. done around 3 months ago. Oil change/coolant change etc. all by a mechanic.
Car has been on stands since due to brake upgrades replacing other bits and pieces etc. when I got a chance.
Finally took it out last week for a spin and NCT (around 150KM) and afterwards could see a bit of smoke from left side of engine as you look into engine bay from front. Under the air intake/MAF. Seems to be down low, so assumed it was burning off spilled oil/PS fluid. Smoke levels did reduce although I can still get a smell when I open bonnet.
No leaks of any kind on ground under car.
Not overheating, fans coming on as usual. Heater blowing hot and cold air as normal. Coolant level normal. Idle with header cap off, not bubbling.
Wasn't worried as everything above checked out ok. Last night though I noticed the oil level has dropped to nearly the halfway mark since I checked it after first saw smoke. (around 300km in total driven).
Oil on dipstick looks fresh. (not white or anything in it). However, I can see a some white a bit down the filler neck. You wouldn't see it unless you actually went looking down the filler, so no idea how long it's there as I've never had reason to check. Wouldn't spot it doing a casual check or topping up oil.
Any thoughts/advice?
Thanks in advance.
Failed NCT high idle (only just)
Lambda: 0.99 - PASS
CO 0.34% - FAIL (above .30% is fail)
HC 85ppm - PASS
NCT retest is tomorrow night!
Background - deep breath:
Full timing belt kit, water pump & tensioner etc. done around 3 months ago. Oil change/coolant change etc. all by a mechanic.
Car has been on stands since due to brake upgrades replacing other bits and pieces etc. when I got a chance.
Finally took it out last week for a spin and NCT (around 150KM) and afterwards could see a bit of smoke from left side of engine as you look into engine bay from front. Under the air intake/MAF. Seems to be down low, so assumed it was burning off spilled oil/PS fluid. Smoke levels did reduce although I can still get a smell when I open bonnet.
No leaks of any kind on ground under car.
Not overheating, fans coming on as usual. Heater blowing hot and cold air as normal. Coolant level normal. Idle with header cap off, not bubbling.
Wasn't worried as everything above checked out ok. Last night though I noticed the oil level has dropped to nearly the halfway mark since I checked it after first saw smoke. (around 300km in total driven).
Oil on dipstick looks fresh. (not white or anything in it). However, I can see a some white a bit down the filler neck. You wouldn't see it unless you actually went looking down the filler, so no idea how long it's there as I've never had reason to check. Wouldn't spot it doing a casual check or topping up oil.
Any thoughts/advice?
Thanks in advance.
Failed NCT high idle (only just)
Lambda: 0.99 - PASS
CO 0.34% - FAIL (above .30% is fail)
HC 85ppm - PASS
NCT retest is tomorrow night!