Acrid white smoke from exhaust

Tiny
KATHY MATESIC
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  • 2008 MAZDA MX6
  • 1.6L
  • 4 CYL
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 21,000 MILES
Acrid smelling white smoke coming the exhaust of my car.
Tuesday, July 21st, 2020 AT 10:02 PM

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Tiny
JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Hi,

White smoke from the exhaust is usually an indicator that coolant is being burned in the combustion chamber. Have you noticed if the engine coolant is lower than it should be?

If so, you need to check a few things that identify a bad head gasket. Here is a link that explains what to look for. Check this and let me know what you find.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/head-gasket-blown-test

Let me know what you find or if you have other questions.

Take care,
Joe
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Tuesday, July 21st, 2020 AT 10:25 PM

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