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1993 BMW 318i Repair Question


Topics covered: Coolant, Cylinder head, Engine.
Mileage: 250,000 miles.

Asked on March 9, 2013

BMW 318i Coolant Problem

What does it mean when white smoke comes out of the exhaust and Engine coolant spraying out of the overflow tank while the cap is tightend?
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Replied on March 9, 2013

Leaking cylinder head gasket. Your mechanic can do a chemical test at the reservoir or radiator cap to verify that.

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