Volvo 850 Made from 1993 to 1997, this Volvo line was available in both a wagon and a sedan, both with were graced with several trim levels.

850 smoking after idling

Old Nov 20, 2010 | 12:40 PM
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96 850 turbo does not smoke when first started . It smokes when warm when I leave a stoplight after sitting for a minute. Started doing this after a trip where I was cruising on the highway and heard a pop and the car let out a large cloud of smoke. After the cloud it didn't smoke while driving until after sitting at a light . Once I get going after sitting it stops smoking until I sit again. Ideas??
 
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Old Nov 20, 2010 | 02:53 PM
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Check oil for anti-freeze and vise versa. You may have blown a head gasket. Other than that, when was the last time the PCV system was replaced? Do you still have boost from the turbo? What color is the smoke?
 

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Old Nov 20, 2010 | 03:09 PM
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No problem with oil. I have only had the car for 6 months. The turbo is working but is sluggish...........
 
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