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Engine overheating

Tiny
MOSEBETSI JOE MOTLOUNG
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  • 2008 KIA PICANTO
  • 1.1L
  • MANUAL
  • 320,000 MILES
Suddenly white smoke started coming from the engine. There is water in the coolant reservoir. There is no oil leaks. What could be the problem?
Saturday, September 14th, 2019 AT 10:44 AM

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Tiny
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Hello,

This is either going to be a blown head gasket or a crack in either the cylinder head or the engine block. Any time there is white smoke coming from the exhaust this is a sign that coolant is being burnt in the combustion chambers of your vehicle. Here is a link explaining what is going on below:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/white-smoke-or-steam-coming-from-the-exhaust-pipe

Please go to the link and use the guide to find out the problem and get back to us with whats going on.

Thanks,
Alex
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Saturday, September 14th, 2019 AT 11:07 AM
Tiny
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Thank you, this was extremely helpful. I will come back with an update once it has been looked at.
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Saturday, September 14th, 2019 AT 11:32 AM

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