What Causes White Smoke from the Exhaust Pipe of an Audi A4?

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White smoke from the car can be categorized into four scenarios: normal conditions, presence of a fault, reduction in radiator coolant, and no shortage of coolant. Normal conditions: Water vapor produced after gasoline combustion is normally discharged through the exhaust pipe. Due to low external temperatures, the water vapor condenses into small droplets, becoming visible as white smoke. Presence of a fault: When some coolant enters the cylinder and is expelled with the exhaust gases, it appears as white smoke due to the high temperatures. Reduction in radiator coolant: This indicates damage to the engine's cooling passages or cylinder gasket, causing coolant to enter the cylinder and combust. No shortage of coolant: This occurs when water enters the exhaust pipe due to certain reasons (such as rain or car washing).