White exhaust smoke almost always indicates a head gasket, or possibly, intake gasket leak. Often, the exhaust will also have the odor of antifreeze. The white smoke is actually the water vapour caused by coolant entering the engine's combustion chambers. This requires immediate repair before further damage is caused to the engine.
Sounds like its burning coolant. Perhaps it needs a new head gasket....
White smoke is from burning radiator fluent.
...because its a 95 Escort.
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The white smoke indicates the burning of oil. A number of issues could be causing this, especially on an older engine. It's hard to tell the exact source without seeing the engine but worn piston rings are an option or even a leaky gasket somewhere (if there is a good amount of moisture/water coming out as well, then it is more than likely a blown head gasket).
will a 94 dakota with a 318 work in a 95 dakota with a 318
No.
318 was the V-8 they offered in Dakota.
Not running on all cylinders - bad spark plug? bad coil? Have vehicle scanned to determine the problem
95 civic dx
In the tank
White smoke is a sure sign that coolant is getting into your engine. This be caused by a number of things including a blown head gasket or a cracked head.