2002 Dodge Stratus 2002 Stratus R/T white smoke on start

2002 DODGE STRATUS
60,000 MILES • 6 CYL • FWD • MANUAL
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BUSKER18
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It just started recently, when i start the car white smoke comes out of the tail pipe. It doesn't keep smoking, just a little bit on the start up and thats it. anybody have any ideas?
Aug 29, 2008 at 1:43 PM
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MHPAUTOS
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Hi there,

You ,may have a minor coolant leak into a combustion chamber, as white smoke is a sign of this problem, have a Co test done in the coolant, this is a quick way of checking for a head gasket issue.

mark (mhpautos)
Aug 29, 2008 at 9:40 PM
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BUSKER18
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whats a Co test?
Aug 30, 2008 at 1:37 PM
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MHPAUTOS
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Hi there,
This is a simple chemical test to check for exhaust gasses in the cooling system.

mark (mhpautos)
Aug 30, 2008 at 1:40 PM
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