smoking white

BMW 525
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AJAY
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I have 1995 BMW 525i and it is always giving off whit smoke. I noticed it does not overheat or anything like that. The outside temperature is 38deg F. All the other cars are running fine. Sometimes I smell collant inside the car but have been unable to find a wet spot in the car. Help.
Jan 22, 2006 at 3:01 PM
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SOUTHCALIKING
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white smoke is means water
black is oil
Jan 25, 2006 at 9:40 PM
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2CARPRO BOB
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White smoke when first started is normal. If white smoke continues you have an internal coolant leak, i.e., cracked head/blown head gasket. Black smoke is caused by a rich fuel condition. Blue smoke is caused by oil consumption. The smell of coolant inside your car is caused by a leaking heater core.
Feb 6, 2006 at 10:30 PM
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