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1992 LINCOLN CONTINENTAL
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CHILESLINCOLN222
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when i start my car this white smoke comes from the back and even when i push my foot all the way down on the pedal it goes 35 max. what appears to be wrong with the car?
Jun 27, 2011 at 10:50 PM
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CARADIODOC
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White smoke from the tail pipe is a sign of burning engine coolant due to a leaking head gasket. You should find the coolant level is low too. Engines don't run on coolant very well.
Jun 27, 2011 at 11:43 PM
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