1999 Chevrolet Prizm Car Sputtering White Smoke Coming Out Tailpipe Running

1999 CHEVROLET PRIZM
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car is sputtering and has white smoke coming out of tailpipe. not running hot, no coolant in the oil, and runs fine in neutral.
Feb 17, 2013 at 10:59 PM
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White smoke usually indicates coolant is getting into the combustion chamber. Usual cause of that is a bad head gasket. That is where I would check first.
Feb 17, 2013 at 11:41 PM
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