Possible engine problem?

[Y33TREKker]

Have you noticed any of your fluid levels going down since this started: oil, trans fluid, coolant, etc?

[Riff Raff]

Have you noticed any of your fluid levels going down since this started: oil, trans fluid, coolant, etc?

Good idea, Trek. Maybe put down some fresh newspaper underneath the VX and check for any fresh fluid drippings.

[Y33TREKker]

It could go either way. If there are any, leaks could show up on the floor/ground/etc. But with the clouds of smoke being described, it also sounds like any fluid that may be leaking could be hitting the exhaust somewhere and being burnt off before it ever reaches the ground. Either that, or along the lines of what Exclamation said, maybe the clouds of smoke being seen are exhaust gases from leaks/holes in a rusted out exhaust pipe somewhere. If that's the case, my guess would be a leak most likely before the cats.