2008 Dodge Avenger Repair Question
Topics covered: Blown head gasket, Check engine light, Coolant.
Mileage: 64,590 miles.
Mileage: 64,590 miles.
Asked on September 26, 2012
What exactly is the white smoke coming out the backside of my pipe on my car sometimes ?
My cars check engine light is on .it was overheating and I replaced the coolant on it and now it is smoking out the back pipe on my car. Do you have any idea what it could be
Answer
Replied on September 26, 2012
White smoke usually indicates a blown head gasket. You may have anti freeze in your oil and or oil in your anti freeze. You can also remove a couple of spark plugs and see if there is water in the cylinders. Also you can try this leak detector and or take to a shop for verfication.
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