Smoke from tailpip

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Don't overheat
Friday, November 4th, 2011 AT 9:55 PM

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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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What color is the smoke?
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Friday, November 4th, 2011 AT 10:25 PM
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White
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Friday, November 4th, 2011 AT 10:47 PM
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White smoke usually indicates that coolant is being burned in the combustion chamber. Check to make sure the coolant level isn't low and then you should check engine compression to see if you have a bad head gasket.
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Friday, November 4th, 2011 AT 11:11 PM

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