White smoke coming out exhaust

2004 DODGE CARAVAN
175,000 MILES • 1.1L • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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CANDACE2028
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I was stuck kept reving engine to get out. Ever since there has been a knock worse when I press on the gas. Than now there is white smoke from bottom of engine and white smoke coming out exhaust.

Please why could it be?
Jul 23, 2017 at 6:07 PM
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STEVE W.
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White smoke usually denotes that it is burning coolant. The knock along with it suggests the engine is dying in a rapid fashion from a bad bearing or connecting rod. It will just get worse until it fails completely, which likely will not be very long.

Here is a guide so you can confirm the failure:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/head-gasket-blown-test

I would take it in and get it checked but I suspect you will need some major work or a replacement engine.
Jul 23, 2017 at 6:52 PM
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CANDACE2028
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Thank you.
Jul 24, 2017 at 5:08 AM
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Please let us know what happens.

Cheers, Ken
Jul 24, 2017 at 4:15 PM