Exhaust

2008 BMW 335
81,000 MILES
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OSCARLOBELLO
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I started my car after being stored 6 months for winter. The exhaust started spewing thick white smoke and does not stop. What could it be? Should i have it towed or could i drive it to the dealer?
Apr 28, 2013 at 5:07 PM
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CARADIODOC
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White smoke is a sign of burning engine coolant, typically from a corroded cylinder head gasket. The car can be driven short distances as long as the engine doesn't overheat. Overheating can cause a cylinder head to warp or crack and will turn the repair into a more expensive one.
Apr 28, 2013 at 5:29 PM
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FREEMBA
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Is this car turbocharged? A leaking turbo coolant gasket /seal can cause the same problem (white smoke) and the turbo version of these cars will tend to have that problem from time to time.
Apr 28, 2013 at 5:34 PM