1994 Mitsubishi Montero car is blowing out whaite smoke

1994 MITSUBISHI MONTERO
194,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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SOMEOLBOY
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dear mechanic, hi my name is kelly and i have just purchased a mitsubishi montero from some one and when i start it it blows out white smoke the engine runs fine but i am concerned about the white smoke what do you suggest the problem is?
Oct 6, 2009 at 5:24 PM
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RASMATAZ
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White smoke is an indication of coolant being burn in the cylinders-Get it block and pressure tested to rule out a blown headgasket, cracked head or block and an intake manifold leak
Oct 6, 2009 at 11:00 PM
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