1996 Subaru Legacy white smoke

Tiny
MKOLWE
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  • 1996 SUBARU LEGACY
  • 4 CYL
  • AWD
  • MANUAL
  • 64,000 MILES
Engine has not been running for one year.
changed oil.
started engine but experiencing white smoke especially on accelaration.
Monday, February 9th, 2009 AT 5:20 AM

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Tiny
BLUELIGHTNIN6
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If you are certain it is not condensation, white smoke from exhaust indicates a coolant leak into the combustion chambers. Normally caused by a cracked headgasket, allowing coolant to leak into engine and burn out exhaust. Check your coolant level and post results. I will follow up.

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Monday, February 9th, 2009 AT 5:22 AM

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