After having the oil change the RPM's climb off the gauge and there is white smoke

2015 VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
88,000 MILES • 2.0L • 4 CYL • 2WD • MANUAL
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RICHARD CASH
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Recently had oil change at local garage, now when driven past 3,000 rpm's the revs climb off the gauge and plumes of white smoke.
Mar 11, 2020 at 2:10 AM
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ASEMASTER6371
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Good morning,

You will need to have the cooling system tested. White smoke is burning coolant and it could be a possible head gasket leaking issue.

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

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/white-smoke-or-steam-coming-from-the-exhaust-pipe

This has no connection to the oil change.

Roy
Mar 11, 2020 at 3:00 AM
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