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2004 Chrysler PT Cruiser Repair Question


Topics covered: Smoke, Coolant, Gas.
Mileage: 57,000 miles.

Asked on July 22, 2012

Sproradically emits clouds of smoke at idle

I have a 2004 Chrysler PT Cruiser with 57000 miles. Sporadically when it idles it emits clouds of smoke,,this continues for approximately 2 miles, then stops, it may not do this again for days or weeks, sometimes it will do this at a stoplight or stop sign, and sometimes when it is first started.
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Replied on July 22, 2012

what color???
white is coolant burning from a head gasket

blue is oil smoke

black is from rich running condition

Roy

Tiny Answered by ASEMaster6371 (expert)
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