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Does white smoke from exhaust mean a blown head gasket?

Does white smoke from exhaust mean a blown head gasket? by Rick Muscoplat In auto forums, posters often ask if white smoke from the exhaust is a sign of a bad head gasket. It can be, but it depends on when you see the smoke and how much of it you see. Here’s how to dig in a little deeper. White Smoke From The Exhaust at startup is normal As your engine burns gasoline, the combustion process creates unburned hydrocarbons (HC), water vapor, carbon dioxide (CO2), carbon monoxide (CO), oxygen … Read More