So the other day I decided to play around with the multitronic shifter. I floored it and was using the paddles and when the rpms got really high, I big cloud of white smoke shot out the tail pipes. It doesn't do it when driving normal and I don't smell any coolant. Obviously first thing that popped in my head was head gasket. But it will only do it when you floor it. Is this something I should be concerned about? Or is it normal? Mind you I'm new to a turbo car. So I'm still learning. Also I'm approaching 100,000 miles. Anything that should be looked at or replaced? Love this car. I want to keep it fully maintained. I don't want to bring it to a dealer and have them say, ya replace this replace that etc. I'd prefer for some input for things to check out.

 

Have your turbo checked when you do/get your t-belt service done which should be soon.

-S

 

You should have had the timing belt serviced at 75,000.
You are playing with fire otherwise....

 

Mine shoots some smoke if you do that. I'm at 151,000 miles. I wouldn't worry about it, and I wouldn't be extremely concerned about timing belt, I changed mine past 100,000 and it was still fine. Pulleys had a little play but not anything serious. I wouldn't waste money changing a belt at 75,000

 

If you have the 2.0 engine,you do understand what the term"zero tolerance motor"means right??
That's why I wouldn't wait.Just sayin'.
However,different strokes for different folks.