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Can anything other than a blown head gasket cause white smoke to come from the exhaust?
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∙ 8y ago
Intake manifold or it's gasket, cracked head or block are other possible causes.White smoke may seem evident if you do short drives and moisture is built up in the exhaust from not getting hot enough.
The only common head gasket on the Taurus (Ford) is their 3.8 motor. It usually surfaces between 60,000 and 100,000 miles.
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What could cause water from exhaust?
There is a strong possibility that you have either a blown head gasket or cracked cylinder head.
What can cause blue exhaust?
Blue smoke can be caused by a blown head gasket. . Blue is oil being burned in the engine.
Does Heet gas additive in gas tank cause white exhaust?
No, white exhaust smoke is a symptom of coolant entering the combustion chamber. You my have a blown head gasket.
Will a blown head gasket cause erratic idle?
I blown head gasket can cause an engine miss which one cause a rough idle.
What can cause white smoke from exhaust and problems starting?
The first thing that comes to mind related to those symptoms is a blown head gasket.
Can anything oher than a blown head gasket cause water in oil?
A cracked head or a cracked block can also cause this.
Could bad exhaust seals be causing the white smoke in my exhaust?
== NO, defective exhaust manifold gasket will not cause this.White exhaust smoke is a sign of coolant entering the combustion chamber. You more than likely as not, have a blown head gasket or cracked head. Stop driving this vehicle until you find out. Look for coolant in the oil, air bubbles escaping from the radiator, and a sweet smell at the exhaust. All indications of serious problems. A compression test will verify if you indeed have a blown head gasket. ==
Can a bad exhaust gasket cause leak in exhaust?
Yep.
Can a blown thermostat cause a blown gasket?
yes if its stuck closed.
What is the difference between white smoke and steam coming out the tailpipe?
You will see steam come from the tailpipe in the winter which is caused by the hot exhaust coming from the engine making contact with the cold metal in the exhaust system. This is normal and no cause for alarm. However if the white smoke does not dissipate almost instantly and seems to continue you may have a blown head gasket. If the exhaust smells sweet you almost certainly have a problem and the gasket is blown. A blown gasket will destroy the engine in time. If you are not sure have it looked at by a professional.
Would blown head gasket cause emission?
Yes, I blown head gasket will definitely effect the emissions.
Can a tuneup cause a blown head gasket?
No, a normal tune up cannot cause a blown head gasket. A blown head gasket normally is caused by an engine overheating or by a defect in the gasket or head. If it happened right after a tune-up that is just a coincidence.
