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1998 Volvo V70 White smoke, heater smells

Tiny
E_JOLLY
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  • 1998 VOLVO V70
  • 6 CYL
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 179,000 MILES
The weather has become cold and every time I turn the heater on, I can smells coolant from the engine inside the car, but this is only when I turn on the heater. Also, I noticed today for the first time that there is white smoke coming from my exhaust pipe when I press on the gas from a stop and when the car starts. Will I need major work done on my engine?
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Monday, October 19th, 2009 AT 6:50 PM

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Tiny
MHPAUTOS
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Hi there,

Get the cooling system pressure tested to check for a leaking heater core, also have a head check done to test for exhaust gasses in the cooling system, do you have to add coolant and is it over heating or have a miss fire or rung rough at idle?

Mark (mhpautos)
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