Honda Accord 2008 White Smoke from exhaust?

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JUST bought a 2008 Honda Accord in September (When its was still HOT)
Almost right away when I bought it (14 miles) brand new car I noticed a White smoke coming out from exhaust. Since it was new I tought it was going to go away but its not. I know its getting cold and white smoke comes out, usually in the morning, BUT this has been going on when the temp. was still in the 100's.

No matter what time I turn the car on the white smoke is shown.

I've taken the car to the dealership but they keep on saying their is nothing wrong with the car.

Their is no smell, and no black smoke. It doesn't happen all the time, but sometimes it happens everytime I turn the car on and other times it doesn't happend at all (keep in mind this is going on while the temp was hot).

Does anyone know what is wrong with the car? Has anyone heard of something similar happening to a Honda?
 
From what you're saying, it may be that condensation if forming in your exhaust when you shut it off, and when you start it up again it turns to steam when it comes out you tailpipe. The garage was right. This happens on many cars.
 
white smoke, means most likely oil is burning check your oil levels like once a week there are a couple other fluids that could be burning but oil is the most likely culprit. but on a car that new it is kinda odd.
 
Sounds like the dealership that sold you the car is worried you got a "lemon"---which gives you "lemon law" rights, which vary from state to state. Might want to consult an attorney to see what "lemon law" rights YOUR state has, if any.

Assuming you're getting on-schedule oil changes and have checked oil levels, water and transmission fluid levels, some more detective work is needed.

If you're running on "regular" unlead gas, go up the next level and try that for a week or two. If the problem persists, go up to the more expensive "premium" gas. Let the fuel indicator go to near empty before trying gas levels.

If this white smoke is still prevalent after use of all three gas levels, might be worth it to seek the proverbial "second opinion" and have your car diagnostically checked by another reputable auto shop.

White smoke exhaust is an indicator something's amiss with the computerized emission control and/or catalytic converter system.

White smoke also can mean there's either a cracked / leaky engine head or problematic piston ring(s).

Again, a ASC reputable auto shop mechanic can examine your car to be sure---and I'd avoid going to your where the car was bought from.
 
white smoke is usually burning water or antifreeze...have you been having to add antifreeze?

i think if it was me, being that new i'd take it back 2 the dealer. if they refuse to look at it or work on it, your state has a "lemon law" and i would POLITELY tell the service manager to ask for the dealership manager and tell them both that you have a concern on their product, and if they refuse to satisfy your concerns that you have other options availiable to you.

in your manual someplace is a part that talks about having a problem with your car that the dealer refuses to fix and a phone number to call if this happens....and trust me, that phone number works and using it gets the dealers attention in a new york minute! that number puts you in contact with honda's North American division and the last 2 things they want is #1 a dis-satisfied customer because 1 compliment of their product is ok but 1 bad mouth of their product by word of mouth can cost hundreds of sales, and #2 a dealership helping to cause that bad-mouthing of their product when warranty repairs cost dealers absolutely nothing because honda covers the cost of repairs and labor on warranty...and that car is 100% warrantied right now.

good luck and GOD bless.

you have rights. this is a new car. they have responsibilities.
 
I suggest you take the car to another qualified Honda service center and get a second opinion. Or maybe an opinion from a Pepboys as well. This doesn't sound right on a new car. There has been times when new cars give off a bit of smoke or certain smells as it burns off excess oil and grease that is put on the car for shipping purposes. This should have stopped at least a month into owning the car.
 
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