White smoke

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nathanmoris
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I have white smoke coming out of my tail pipe only one side more then the other and it only starts smoking white when the car warms up not before. Is this a blown Head gasket or is it something else thanks


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Zwicked
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Does it quit after you run it for a little while? If so, it's probably just condensation, however mostly one side may not be that.White usually means coolant, but if you stand behind it does it smell like coolant or fuel?

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freakonaleash1187
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Is it white white or does it have a blueish tint to it? If it has a blueish tint, then that is burning oil.


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