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95 SLS white smoke coming out the exhaust


blade09
10-15-2007, 12:32 AM
I have a 95 SLS with 78,000 miles. Every time I start the car and let it idle for a while, 5 minutes of less the white smoke begins to come out of the exhaust. After the engine warms up the white smoke disappears. Is this normal for a 4.6 northstar engine?

DFBonnett
10-15-2007, 06:14 AM
It may just be condensation. However, keep a watch on the coolant level. If it drops, consider the possibility of a failed head gasket. Have you had any overheating problems?

blade09
10-15-2007, 02:52 PM
I didn't have any problems with overheating, one time the coolant level dropped but I added some fluid to it and it hasn't been a problem since. ITs been couple weeks ago

DFBonnett
10-16-2007, 06:24 AM
Just keep an eye on it then. If the gasket is bad you'll lose coolant. If it's been two weeks with no loss, you're probably seeing condensation.

blade09
10-31-2007, 08:05 PM
thank you very much. appreciate your help

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