2004 BMW 740 White Smoke

2004 BMW 740
181,000 MILES • V8 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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TSEARCY
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My BMW blows out white smoke when started....it runs rough and sputters when sitting at a light. Also there is a squealing sound coming from the car....any suggestions on what is wrong with my car!!!!
Sep 9, 2010 at 7:02 AM
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MHPAUTOS
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Hi there,

White smoke can be a sign of coolant being burnt, i would be getting a head check done, this is a simple chemical test to check for exhaust gasses in the cooling system, stat here.

mark (mhpautos)
Sep 9, 2010 at 7:09 AM
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