1995 Buick Century Smoking from the hood real bad

LATOYA2931

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1995 BUICK CENTURY
6 CYL
FWD
AUTOMATIC
146,166 MILES

Can you please tell me what would cause this problem. The guage on the temp. Thing in the car, the needle is not on hot. Please help. Thanks.

Wednesday, April 23rd, 2008 AT 7:23 AM

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RHALL77

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Are you leaking oil or coolant?

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Wednesday, April 23rd, 2008 AT 7:33 AM

LATOYA2931

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I don't think it is coolant, it was smoking so bad it started coming through the vents and I had to role the windows down, it only when I start driving and I assume the engine or motor starts warming up.

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Wednesday, April 23rd, 2008 AT 8:10 AM

RHALL77

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Thats what I mean, is there something leaking on the exhaust manifold. Do you see leaks on the ground when the vehicle sits and is cooled off.

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Wednesday, April 23rd, 2008 AT 8:52 AM

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Sorry, it took so long for me to get back with you, nothing has leaked on the ground, It does look like dried up oil all over the engine or motor, I'm not to for sure, I can also see smute from the smoke on the motor or engine, but nothing on the ground. Is it possible to catch fire, since it had so much smoke. Thanks

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Wednesday, April 23rd, 2008 AT 1:09 PM

RHALL77

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Anything is possible. Does it do it all the time or just once. You can always run it to see where it is coming from. But if it is catching on fire, have something there to put it out just in case and shut it down right away and keep away from your house.