Engine overheating

2008 KIA PICANTO
320,000 MILES • 1.1L • MANUAL
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MOSEBETSI JOE MOTLOUNG
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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?
Sep 14, 2019 at 10:44 AM
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SCGRANTURISMO
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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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Sep 14, 2019 at 11:07 AM
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MOSEBETSI JOE MOTLOUNG
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Thank you, this was extremely helpful. I will come back with an update once it has been looked at.
Sep 14, 2019 at 11:32 AM
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