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Is it normal for a 1998 Pathfinder to have white smoke coming from the exhaust when cold but not after the engine starts to warm up?
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∙ 8y ago
Yes, it's just condensation....as long ads there is no trace of smoke at all once it warms up. If there is some smoke with a sweet smell to it,then the head gasket or head itself is cracked.
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