1994 Honda Civic White smoke from exhaust pipe

Tiny
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  • 1994 HONDA CIVIC
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I started my car this morning and noticed a plume of white smoke coming from my exhaust. My neighbor walking by stated that it was probably an oil leak. I have had a problem with my coolant reservoir boiling/steaming the last couple of weeks and engine temp gauge almost approaching H. I have added coolant and water to keep it from overheating but levels have dropped throughout the week. Any ideas?
Monday, June 23rd, 2008 AT 8:53 AM

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Tiny
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I believe you have a blown headgasket runnig hot with an alluminum cylinder is certain cause of failure.
Check oil for water ie oil will look like a chocolate shake. Pull plugs pressurize coolant system wait a while then crank if water comes out plug holes you have verefied a headgasket failure.
Hope this helps
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Monday, June 23rd, 2008 AT 9:09 AM
Tiny
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Thank you for your response. How do you pressurize the coolant system?
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Tuesday, June 24th, 2008 AT 9:53 AM
Tiny
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Need a pressure tester major tool supliers have. Probably be cheaper to go to a shop have them check it out.
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Tuesday, June 24th, 2008 AT 10:02 AM
Tiny
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Thank you again for your response. What would be the result of driving with a blown head gasket? I know it can't be good for my engine but don't have the funds right now to fix. Have you ever used or heard of anyone using "Heal-A-Seal" or "Bar's Leaks Head Gasket Repair" or any other head gasket repair formula in a bottle?

Thanks,
Greg
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Monday, June 30th, 2008 AT 12:23 PM
Tiny
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Those products are like putting a bandaid on a laserated artery. Save your money when your neighbor notices the smoke you are way past snake oil. If your oil looks like a chocolate shake and you keep driving the engine will self distruct. Water is not a good lubricant. Park it take the bus.
Good luck
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Tuesday, July 1st, 2008 AT 6:49 AM

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