When I start my car white smoke comes out and requires to add oil. Please advise.
Mar 22, 2019 at 7:47 AM
White smoke from engine
2007 CHEVROLET TAHOE
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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
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 9:48 AM
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