What Causes White Smoke from a Car?

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VonDavid
07/24/25 7:42pm
Causes of white smoke from a car: 1. Too much water in the gasoline; 2. Damaged water channel gasket; 3. Damaged cylinder liner, allowing coolant to enter the cylinder; 4. Water vapor discharged from the cylinder condenses into mist when encountering cold exhaust pipes; 5. Poor quality gasoline; 6. Insufficient engine temperature. Solutions for white smoke from a car: 1. Inspect the engine block; 2. Check if the cylinder gasket is damaged; 3. Check for water presence in the fuel tank; 4. Visit a repair shop for inspection and repair as soon as possible; 5. Clean or replace the fuel injector; 6. Avoid purchasing low-quality, cheap fuel; 7. After starting the engine, pay attention to maintaining the radiator's temperature.
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