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White smoke and diesel smell problems with my Lancia Musa 1.3 Diesel

Hello everyone, I have a Lancia Musa 1.3 Diesel and I'm having a few problems. Sometimes, my car emits white smoke and even if the temperature is normal, the cooling fan continues to run for 1 to 2 minutes after turning off the ignition. Also, when I'm stopped at a red light, I smell diesel inside the cabin. However, I have no loss of power and engine oil and diesel consumption are normal. I cleaned the particulate filter with a foam product and drove for about 50 km at 2500 to 3000 rpm. This seemed to improve the smoke situation, but the smell returned. Has anyone experienced this problem or have any suggestions on what I could do to solve it? Thanks in advance for your help.

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Patrick Jan. 22, 2025 White smoke and diesel smell problems with my Lancia Musa 1.3 Diesel FIAT | Idea | 2011 | 140,000km | Diesel Exhaust leak | Strong exhaust odor Hello everyone, I have a Lancia Musa 1.3 Diesel and I'm having a few problems. Sometimes my car emits white smoke and even if the temperature is normal, the cooling fan continues to run for 1-2 minutes after switching off the ignition. Also, when I'm stopped at a red light, I smell diesel inside the cabin. However, I have no loss of power and engine oil and diesel consumption are normal. I cleaned the particulate filter with a foam product and drove for about 50 km at 2500 to 3000 rpm. This seemed to improve the smoke situation, but the smell returned. Has anyone experienced this problem or have any suggestions on what I could do to solve it? Thanks in advance for your help.

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Patrick Jan. 22, 2025 White smoke and diesel smell problems with my Lancia Musa 1.3 Diesel FIAT | Idea | 2011 | 140,000km | Diesel Exhaust leak | Strong exhaust odor Hello everyone, I have a Lancia Musa 1.3 Diesel and I'm having a few problems. Sometimes my car emits white smoke and even if the temperature is normal, the cooling fan continues to run for 1-2 minutes after switching off the ignition. Also, when I'm stopped at a red light, I smell diesel inside the cabin. However, I have no loss of power and engine oil and diesel consumption are normal. I cleaned the particulate filter with a foam product and drove for about 50 km at 2500 to 3000 rpm. This seemed to improve the smoke situation, but the smell returned. Has anyone experienced this problem or have any suggestions on what I could do to solve it? Thanks in advance for your help.

The white smoke could be due to unburned diesel fuel. This might be caused by a faulty fuel injector or a problem with the engine's timing. As for the smell of diesel in the cabin, it could be due to a leak in the fuel system. I would suggest you to check the fuel lines, fuel tank, and fuel injectors for any signs of leakage. If you can't find any leaks, it might be best to have a mechanic inspect your vehicle. The cooling fan running after turning off the ignition is normal for some vehicles, but if it's running longer than usual, it could indicate a problem with the cooling system. Please keep us updated on your progress. Do you have any other questions?

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