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What causes smoke to come from under the hood while the car is idling or after the car is turned off?
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∙ 16y ago
That could be a variety of things - could be overheated (radiator) could have blown a gasket (oil) could have a hose that is off or loose.
Best to get it checked.
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∙ 16y ago
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