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Anonymous Posted on Oct 11, 2014

White smoke on start up

On start up there is a lot of white smoke, then stop when driving?

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White smoke is a sign of water in the exhaust , the question is how is it getting there , if only when initial start then goes off then it's only condensation in the exhaust system heating up and turning to steam , if it goes on when driving check coolant level and check engine oil for signs of coolant contamination

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SOURCE: white smoke from exhaust

That is normal, condensation. Check your coolant level and make sure smoke doesnt smell like coolant. If it is coolant then it is a blown headgasket. Have a repair shop do a quick test.

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