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What Does Colored Exhaust Smoke Indicate?

What Does Colored Exhaust Smoke Indicate?

The exhaust system of a vehicle is an important part of its performance and can provide useful information about what might be going on underneath the hood. Different colors of exhaust smoke can indicate different problems, from minor to major repairs that need to be made. In this blog post, we'll examine what different colored exhaust smoke can indicate and the types of repairs you may need. White Smoke White smoke usually indicates a coolant leak. Coolant is the term used to describe a mixture of water and antifreeze, which is essential for maintaining your engine's temperature levels. If coolant begins to escape, it will cause white exhaust smoke as it mixes with the fuel in the combustion chambers. For repairs, you may need to replace a faulty radiator or gasket. Blue Exhaust Smoke Blue exhaust smoke indicates that the engine is burning oil. This could be caused by worn piston rings or other engine seals, which will allow oil to enter the combustion chamber and be burne ... read more

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