White smoke from engine

100,000 MILES • 5.3L • V8 • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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ZULAA
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When I start my car white smoke comes out and requires to add oil. Please advise.
Mar 22, 2019 at 12:47 AM
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SCGRANTURISMO
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Hello,

Usually white smoke is indicative of coolant being introduced into the combustion chamber and being burnt in the combustion process of the engine. It is usually accompanied by a sweet smell and the need to regularly add coolant. This is usually caused by a blown head gasket.
The other problem, having to regularly add oil, could be an oil leak somewhere. I have included a few links for you to go to down below.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/engine-is-leaking-oil
https://www.2carpros.com/articles/white-smoke-or-steam-coming-from-the-exhaust-pipe
https://www.2carpros.com/articles/head-gasket-blown-test

Please go through these guides and get back to us with what you are able to find out, please.

Thanks,
Alex
2CarPros
Mar 22, 2019 at 2:48 AM
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