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Smoke from under the hood

Smoke from under the hood—most common causes If you notice your car smoking from under the hood, pull over immediately and check for the cause. First, check your engine temperature gauge. An overheated engine can cause any grease or oil on the engine to burn off and cause smoking from under the hood. Or, a cooling system failure like a burst hose, cracked radiator or a failed water pump can cause hot coolant to escape, looking like smoke coming from under the hood. #1 most common cause of car smoking … Read More