Common questions

Why is my truck smoking from the exhaust?

Why is my truck smoking from the exhaust?

If the smoke from the exhaust pipe is either grey or bluish-tinged, it generally means that your engine is burning oil inside the combustion chamber. Burning oil could be due to a number of causes, from leaky valve seals to bad piston rings. If the oil isn’t regularly topped off, it could lead to massive engine damage.

Can a driver smoke in a commercial vehicle?

The Smoke-free (Premises and Enforcement) Regulations 2006 prevent anybody from smoking in any vehicle used by one or more people for work, regardless of whether they are in the vehicle at the same time. The regulation covers HGVs, vans, buses, taxis and company cars.

Why does my car have a lot of smoke?

On the other hand, thicker smoke is a pretty big issue. Thick smoke usually comes from the faulty in engine coolant, which could lead to many serious problems like damaged cylinder head, blown head gasket, cracked engine block… which might cost drivers quite a lot. In this situation, we suggest to not ignore it.

Can a HGV driver smoke in a shared truck?

Most HGV drivers are likely to be affected by the ban, unless they are an owner-driver who does not share their truck with another person. However, owner-drivers who smoke may be affected by another regulation that came into action in 2015.

When do you notice white smoke from exhaust?

When you notice any kind of smoke from your exhaust be it white smoke from exhaust on startup or when accelerating and even when idle, they all are indications that, your vehicle is having one issue or the other which need your attention. How serious this will be, is totally dependent on the colour and type of smoke that is coming out.

The Smoke-free (Premises and Enforcement) Regulations 2006 prevent anybody from smoking in any vehicle used by one or more people for work, regardless of whether they are in the vehicle at the same time. The regulation covers HGVs, vans, buses, taxis and company cars.

On the other hand, thicker smoke is a pretty big issue. Thick smoke usually comes from the faulty in engine coolant, which could lead to many serious problems like damaged cylinder head, blown head gasket, cracked engine block… which might cost drivers quite a lot. In this situation, we suggest to not ignore it.

Can you smoke in the cab of a car?

Guidance: No. All persons are prohibited from smoking or carrying lighted smoking materials at any time while on or within 25 feet of such a vehicle. The word “on” includes any time while in the cab, sleeper berth, etc.

Most HGV drivers are likely to be affected by the ban, unless they are an owner-driver who does not share their truck with another person. However, owner-drivers who smoke may be affected by another regulation that came into action in 2015.

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Ruth Doyle