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2002 SAAB 9-5 Repair Question


Topics covered: Gas, Head gasket, Blown head gasket.
Mileage: No information provided.

Asked on October 3, 2009

2002 Saab 9-5 Muffler

Smells problem
2002 Saab 9-5 6 cyl Two Wheel Drive Automatic 106500 miles

i think that i have blown head gaskets when i have my car in park is when i notice it the most the muffler blows out blueish white smoke but it only does it occasionally can u help me???
Avatar Asked by P_Prounh

Answer

Replied on October 4, 2009

Hello –

Blue smoke is oil and white is water…could be a blown head gasket.

Try the below - your local parts store may have it and this will tell you if your head gasket is blown.

http://www.automotive-diagnostic-tools.com/Head-Gasket-Leak-Detector-Kit-p/uv%20560000.htm

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Tiny Answered by ImpalaSS (expert)
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Replied on October 5, 2009

check your turbo unit ,remove cataliytic converter & check for oil residue behide impella wheel if really really bad then oil will be in exhaust pipe fitted section .

Tiny Answered by mnthny4 (expert)
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