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1999 Cadillac Deville Repair Question


Topics covered: Engine, Gas, Smoke.
Mileage: 185,000 miles.

Asked on March 23, 2012

Why do I have white smoke coming out the tailpipes in my 1999 Cadillac Deville when I first start engine?

White smoke out the tailpipes when I first start the engine when it's cold. The engine jumps when I take off.
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Replied on March 23, 2012

White smoke out of the tailpipe is an indication of coolant burning in the cylinders-you sure its not blue mix w/white an dose it disappear when the engine is at operating temperature

Tiny Answered by rasmataz
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Replied on March 23, 2012

Yes it disappears but is it the head gasket or something else?

Tiny Response from Rockzilla
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Replied on March 23, 2012

To find out if its the headgasket have it chemically tested could also be the valve seals/guides/stems if its blue in color-

Tiny Answered by rasmataz
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