1996 Mazda Protege White Cloud

1996 MAZDA PROTEGE
86,000 MILES • 4 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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SHASTYKITTY
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Just had an oil change 2 weeks ago, ever since then whenever I start my car a cloud of white smoke comes out of the exhaust. Haven't checked the levels yet, but is it possible they put in the wrong grade of oil? What should I do?
Oct 19, 2008 at 9:51 AM
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MERLIN2021
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White smoke means an internal water leak, antifreeze is getting into the combustion chamber. Can be a bad head gasket, intake manifold gasket, or cracks in a head or block. Have a block test done.
Oct 19, 2008 at 9:54 AM
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