1994 Bmw 325i Shaking White Smoke Idoling Chokes Turns Off Oil On Spark Plugs

1994 BMW 325I
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Shaking/white smoke/idoling. Chokes and turns off. Oil on the spark plugs
Nov 20, 2012 at 11:59 AM
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White smoke usually indicates coolant getting into the combustion chamber. You may have a bad head gasket.
Nov 20, 2012 at 12:38 PM
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