Engine white smoke bmw 318ia 2002

2002 BMW 318I
180,000 MILES
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SAM1974
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when she is warm i see a white smoke engine
Apr 9, 2012 at 9:53 AM
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DJCL
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Is the white smoke out the exhaust system ? If it is its a sign of water in the combustion chamber. This could be a bad head gasket or a cracked cylinder head. If so have a engine block test done.
Apr 9, 2012 at 11:54 AM
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