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This may be a stupid question- if it's just vapor, I can understand that. I'm paranoid, as I just bought the car about 2-3 weeks ago, and had to buy it in the first place because my previous car had the timing go bad- buying a new car was cheaper than fixing the other (different type of car). This morning it wasn't too terribly hot so I had the window down for the first part of my drive to work, then when I hit the highway I rolled it up and turned on my A/C. I then see what looks like smoke coming out of the vents, and there's a slightly unpleasant smell, as well. I've been watching the temp like a hawk, no over-heating. Now, I'm 7 months pregnant, so the smell could have come from anywhere, and I just happened to notice it because I saw the smoke- but my question is: Is this just condensation, as it's been really muggy here lately, or is something possibly wrong with my engine? What can I do to help keep from needing ANOTHER new car before I can put this one in the shop? (We're still playing catch up from having to pay shop fees on the crap car and buy this one all at once). Oh, I immediately turned off the A/C and rolled the window down, because I didn't want to damage the car, or breath in anything noxious. It has been seeming to bog down just a little lately, when the air is on, but I kind of figured that was normal, especially with a little 4 cyl engine? Thought that may be relevant... Oh, and no check engine lights, A/C is still blowing COLD air, nothing else appearing to be wrong...?
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Same thing happens when breathing in COLD weather.. Vapor (condensation) forms when there is drastic temperature differences in two air sources. .. It should clear up if you leave the A/C on.. Note that switching A/C On.... Off .... On will cause this every time... Choose to use it or not to use it. Smoke doesn't dissipate, it stays around. As far as the smell, HVAC system may need a freshener added..Lysol will work. .. NOW: if it fogs up the windshield badly and has a 'sweet' smell, have mechanic check it out!!
Definitely wasn't a sweet smell. I thought that may be the case- I had it off because it wasn't too warm and I was running low on gas, then turned it off again when I saw that- I will try just leaving it on, on low, and see if it still happens. Do I need to try to get it in a shop to have the A/C serviced, or can I simply spray some Lysol down in there? I will definitely keep an eye on the windshield. Thank you so much.
Search YouTube for a vid on HVAC fresheners and how to apply. I think you're ok with this issue! .. No problems..
Greatly appreciate your time!
Sure.