2002 Saab 9-5 white exhaust smoke

2002 SAAB 9-5
51,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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EUGENE2588
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I have white smoke coming out the exhaust of my SAAB 9.5. Any idea what this is and how much will it cost?
May 11, 2008 at 5:45 PM
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MHPAUTOS
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Hi there,

this is a sign of coolant in the combustion chamber from a failed head gasket or Cyl head issue, the cost will vary depending on what is wrong, you best get it checked ASAP.

Mark (mhpautos)
May 11, 2008 at 5:53 PM
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MNTHNY4
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bad news failed low pressure type turbo unit sorry to say ,will be costly turbo runs about 600 plus than labour if u cannot do it ,sorry the truth.
Jun 11, 2008 at 9:43 PM
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