check for cracked heads, or blown head gasket.
If black smoke is coming out of the exhaust of a 1986 Ford Ranger, it is likely burning oil. It's possible that a seal is leaking in the engine.
Maybe a blown head gasket
white smoke is coming from my exhaust why?
the smoke that comes out of a exhaust pipe is supposed to be white
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It is buring oil this is a wrong answer whe engine burn oil to the exhaust smoke is a heavy white smoke no black
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Could be a diesel? If not then replace your oxygen sensor on your exhaust. A bad oxygen sensor causes the exhaust smoke to be dark in color.
Car maintenance is very important for a smooth ride. When there is white smoke coming out of the exhaust, it is usually an indication of water in the engine.
Maybe there is a leak on you exhaust headers. Maybe there is a leak on you exhaust headers. Alex
If the check engine light is blinking , that indicates a cylinder misfire has been detected White smoke coming out of the exhaust ( especially when the engine is warmed up ) indicates that coolant is getting into an engine cylinder from a bad head gasket , a warped or cracked cylinder head