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2005 Kia Carnival Car blowing white smoke

Tiny
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  • 2005 KIA CARNIVAL
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Hi
My car is just recently started blowing white smoke when I start the car. It seems to disapate after a few seconds.
What could the cause of this be and is it lifethreatening for the car.
I am booking it in for a service within the next week, would this likely fix the problem?
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Sunday, November 22nd, 2009 AT 9:31 PM

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Tiny
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HI there,

White smoke is usually a sign that coolant is entering the combustion chamber, this will have to be investigated, have you noticed any loss of coolant in the recient past.

Mark (mhpautos)
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Sunday, November 22nd, 2009 AT 9:48 PM
Tiny
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I haven't notice any loss of coolant at all.
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Monday, November 23rd, 2009 AT 1:43 AM
Tiny
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Ok,

It may be a condensation issue then, ask your mechanic to check this out.

Mark (mhpautos)
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Monday, November 23rd, 2009 AT 2:50 AM
Tiny
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Thank you very much for your advice.
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Monday, November 23rd, 2009 AT 4:14 AM

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