What Causes White Smoke from the Tailpipe?

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LincolnLynn
07/29/25 9:47pm
The reasons for white smoke from the tailpipe are: 1. The engine is burning coolant, which may be due to cracks in the cylinder block or cylinder head gasket. If this occurs, the cylinder block and gasket should be inspected. If cracks are found in the cylinder block, it should be replaced. 2. The engine block temperature is too low. When the engine warms up, the white smoke will gradually disappear, which is normal. Coolant needs to be replaced regularly. If not changed for a long time, the coolant's freezing point may rise and boiling point may drop. Failure to replace the coolant regularly can affect the engine's normal operation.
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