smoke coming from back of engine?

1999 DODGE STRATUS
170,000 MILES • 4 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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MSBRENDAB
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My car runs perfectly, but has smoke coming from back of engine, I've had Head gasket replaced oil pan gasket replaced w/ oil change and still smokes, fluids are full and no noticable leak on ground, only notice the smoke when the car is stopped any Ideas? Smells like oil
Oct 20, 2010 at 5:05 AM
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Hello,

What color is the smoke?
Head gasket leak will generate white smoke and you will have coolant in your oil. Coolant in oil will make the oil a milky color.

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

If the smoke is blue, then it is likely due to oil burning in the engine. Which can happen if you have leaky piston rings or leaky intake gasket.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/blue-smoke-from-engines-exhaust

Please let me know of any questions.
Thank you.
Sep 3, 2021 at 2:48 PM
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