White smoke through the exhaust pipe

Tiny
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  • 1996 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA
  • 37,000 MILES

My car is smoking white smoke through the exhaust pipe every time I turn but only when is run for more than 45 minute, any idea what the problem is?

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Thursday, July 26th, 2012 AT 2:41 PM

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Tiny
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White smoke is an indication of coolant burning. Did it overheat?

I would have it checked at a shop for a possible head gasket leak.

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Thursday, July 26th, 2012 AT 2:54 PM
Tiny
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No its not overheating or nothing, no lights come on for the engine, can I still drive it like that to take it to a mechanic?

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Thursday, July 26th, 2012 AT 2:59 PM
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I would take and have it checked to be sure in case I am right. Otherwise you may do internal engine damage from driving it.

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Thursday, July 26th, 2012 AT 3:01 PM
Tiny
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The problem that I got to drive 45 minutes from work back to the city and im not sure to drive I dont want to damage the engine or anything else

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Thursday, July 26th, 2012 AT 3:03 PM
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You said it is not overheating, is that correct?

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Thursday, July 26th, 2012 AT 3:15 PM
Tiny
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No is not overheating I just drove it home and now the engine light came on, I talked to a mechanic and he said the oil is going thru the gas and that is the reason and I think it is because suddenly my oil level was low.

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Thursday, July 26th, 2012 AT 8:18 PM
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Not a chance. You need a new mechanic.

Start with having the code pulled and get back to us with the number so we can further assist you.

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