1998 Ford Expedition snsmoke out the tailpipe

185,000 MILES • 4.6L • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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DGAMBOA
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My truck blows white smoke . I doesnt overheat and the smoke doesnt smell like oil. What do u think it is
Jul 18, 2014 at 5:37 AM
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CARADIODOC
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White smoke is a sign of burning antifreeze. Suspect a leaking cylinder head gasket. If you want to verify that first, add a small bottle of dark purple dye to the coolant, then check a few days later with a black light. The dye will show up as a bright yellow stain that you can follow back to the source. In this case you'll find it inside the tail pipe.
Jul 18, 2014 at 12:21 PM
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