help - white smoke, gas problem? Options

[liquor]

I put 20$ of premium gas (93 octane) as usual and had my car washed at Shell.
I drive for 15 mins... stop the car for about 45 min and after when i
start it again the engine is rattling like crazy and theres white smoke coming out of
the muffler. The idle is very low (below 500), the engine shakes alot, smells gas alot.
No apparent leaks. Fortunately, I was able to drive the car to the mechanic shop 2 corners away
but ill have to wait till monday to know whats the problem.

I think the water jets under the car at the car wash might have shot some water in
my gas tank cuz there is some rust spots around.

What do you think?

[bindertch]

If you are getting fuel all the way to the ground then you need to have your plugs checked. Because if you have that much gas going all the way through your exhaust system and hitting the ground then there is at least one that isn't firing. That would explain all symptoms. Also you could have gotten some bad gas and the "gas" on the ground could be water. If that is suspected then go to your parts store and get some treatment. Good luck.