1992 Acura Legend white smoke from exhaust

Tiny
ASJBERG23
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  • 1992 ACURA LEGEND
  • 6 CYL
  • FWD
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  • 249,714 MILES
I think I need to replace my head gaskets because I am losing oil and a little coolant. When I start the car it is fin does not have any problems but once it is warm, I can be at a red light and white smoke will be coming out of the exhaust. Is this from having a bad head gasket or does anything sound different to you?
Monday, September 6th, 2010 AT 4:36 PM

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Tiny
KHLOW2008
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Hi asjberg23,

If coolant is also depleting from the recoery tank, then it is not a bad head gasket but only a minor leak somewhere in the system.

Symptoms indicates bad valve seals if the smoke is with a tinge of grey. Oil is being burnt, either in the cylinders or the exhaust system and the leaks are through the valve seals.
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Tuesday, September 7th, 2010 AT 7:39 AM

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