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Can you harm the engine if you drive it with white smoke?

Updated: 8/17/2019
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If the white smoke is being caused by a damaged head gasket or crack in the block or head, yes. If it is caused by an air/fuel ratio problem, it will not be as damaging immediately, but can damage your engine over time.

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