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2001 BMW X5 smoke

Tiny
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  • 2001 BMW X5
  • 6 CYL
  • 4WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 119,000 MILES
I was parked at the store and all of a sudden, large smoke from both exhausts noted and car stopped
what are possible problems?
The dealer said it's common on the X5
Tuesday, January 20th, 2009 AT 1:09 PM

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Tiny
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What color was the smoke and what did it smell like, was it sweet smelling?
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Tuesday, January 20th, 2009 AT 1:28 PM
Tiny
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Smoke was white and there was a burn smell
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Tuesday, January 20th, 2009 AT 3:55 PM
Tiny
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Sounds like a cracked cylinder head and yes, the dealer is right, this is a common problem for the engines when overheated.
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Tuesday, January 20th, 2009 AT 9:07 PM

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