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1996 Mazda Protege White Cloud

Tiny
SHASTYKITTY
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  • 1996 MAZDA PROTEGE
  • 4 CYL
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 86,000 MILES
Just had an oil change 2 weeks ago, ever since then whenever I start my car a cloud of white smoke comes out of the exhaust. Haven't checked the levels yet, but is it possible they put in the wrong grade of oil? What should I do?
Sunday, October 19th, 2008 AT 9:51 AM

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Tiny
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White smoke means an internal water leak, antifreeze is getting into the combustion chamber. Can be a bad head gasket, intake manifold gasket, or cracks in a head or block. Have a block test done.
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