Black, White, or Blue Smoke From Your Tailpipe? 4 Potential Causes

June 18, 2019Your Subaru shouldn't have any visible emissions coming from its tailpipe. If you see billowing smoke, it's likely due to a problem with the engine. That's the bad news. The good news is that the color of the smoke can be a big hint as to the nature of the problem. Below, find the main smoke colors and what they mean; then, be sure to get your Subaru inspected at an authorized Subaru service center. 4. Is It Smoke or Steam?Before you start panicking, make sure that the emissions from your Subaru vehicle's tailpipe are actually smoke. If your car has been left outside overnight, it's possible that condensation could have collected in the tailpipe. As the pipe gets hot, the condensation can evaporate and make steam. At first, this can look like white smoke; however, it will generally pass quickly and be gone by the time your engine has warmed up. If that's the case, splendid! But if the emissions last longer, it's likely one of the other problems listed below. 3. White or Gr...