1999 Ford Taurus White Smoke and Oil Use

1999 FORD TAURUS
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LATINA314
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I have a 99 ford tauras. About 97000 miles. Had head gaskets fixed in april. Now car is sometimes blowing white smoke. Goes through alot of oil. Had an oil change used 20/50 in one week the dip stick showed min. mark. instead of max mark. Mechanic checked and said test showed pistons and gasket are fine. Also makes a clicking noise when accellerating.please help what could be wrong.
Jun 29, 2006 at 10:27 AM
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TAURUSWHEEL
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If it is definitely white smoke, that's coolant,,, clicking could be a whole gaggle of possibilities... I would have someone competent perform a leakdown test to confirm or deny another headgasket problem as soon as possible.. why would you use 20\50 oil, calls for 5\30
Jun 30, 2006 at 10:54 AM
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LATINA314
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Thanks, I'll get the leakdown test done right away. The reason used 20/50 was mechanic said change to thicker oil to see if it would'nt burn as fast but obviously that wasn't the probelm. Thanks again.
Jul 1, 2006 at 4:49 AM

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Have a competent technician perform a leakdown test promptly to confirm or rule out another head gasket problem. White smoke indicates coolant. Use the specified 5W-30 oil instead of 20W-50, and have the acceleration clicking diagnosed separately.

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The owner of a 1999 Ford Taurus with about 97,000 miles reports intermittent white smoke, rapid oil use, and a clicking noise when accelerating after a recent head gasket repair. A mechanic said the pistons and gasket tested fine and suggested thicker 20W-50 oil, which did not stop the oil consumption. The expert said white smoke points to coolant, the engine calls for 5W-30, and a leakdown test should be done soon to check for another head gasket issue. The owner agreed to get the test.

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