Cylinders misfiring

GRINDTIME74

MEMBER
2005 ACURA TL
2.5L
6 CYL
AUTOMATIC
127,000 MILES

I having trouble finding out my exact problem. I start my car up and it runs kind of rough (shaky) in idle, then I see a flashing check engine light on my dashboard. Then it will illuminate solid and stay on. I went to AutoZone for the codes and it read all six cylinders are misfiring. I do not know why or what cause that to happen. Also sometimes I see more than usual clear or grey smoke coming out the exhaust pipes too! Any knowledge or suggestions?

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JACOBANDNICKOLAS

MECHANIC
109,700 POSTS

HI and thanks for using 2CarPros.

If you are seeing an excessive amount of white smoke from the exhaust, that is a concern. Often times, that indicates coolant is being burned in the combustion chamber. This is usually the result of a failed head gasket. Check to see if the coolant level is low.

First, take a look through this link. It discusses excessive smoke from the exhaust and causes. It shows pictures, so you can compare them to what you are seeing.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/white-smoke-or-steam-coming-from-the-exhaust-pipe

Take a look through this link. It discusses ways to determine if there is a head gasket problem.

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

I hope this helps. Let me know if you have other questions or if you feel this is not the problem.

Take care,
Joe