What exactly is the white smoke coming out the backside of my pipe on my car sometimes ?

2008 DODGE AVENGER
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KMICHELLE
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My cars check engine light is on .it was overheating and I replaced the coolant on it and now it is smoking out the back pipe on my car. Do you have any idea what it could be
Sep 25, 2012 at 5:32 PM
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IMPALASS
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White smoke usually indicates a blown head gasket. You may have anti freeze in your oil and or oil in your anti freeze. You can also remove a couple of spark plugs and see if there is water in the cylinders. Also you can try this leak detector and or take to a shop for verfication.

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Sep 25, 2012 at 5:39 PM
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