Black of blue smoke?
----- Original Message -----
From: "Lee Kouns" <LeeKouns@WEBTV.NET>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Monday, May 23, 2005 11:59 PM
Subject: Cause of smoke upon startup after van sits several days?

> Hi Listees,
> I'd appreciate your ideas on what might be causing the smoke that I get
> when starting one of my vans after it has been sitting for several days.
> The smoke seems heavy, but lasts for no more than 15-20 seconds.  I'm
> not sure of the color of the smoke, but I don't seem to be losing much
> oil or any coolant (I use the blue stuff). If I drive the van every day,
> I don't notice any smoke problem. A recent compression test I did gave
> results that are within the minimum standards as found in Bentley.
> Approximately 90K miles on an original engine.
>    Anyone had similar symptoms and determined the cause? Would an
> emissions test help determine the cause?
> Thanks for your input,
> Lee Kouns
>