1995 BMW 525i giving off white smoke

1995 BMW 525I
100,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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1995 BMW 525i. My BMW is always giving off white smoke. I noticed it does not overheat or anything like that. The outside temperature is 38 deg F. All the other cars are running fine. Sometimes I smell coolant inside the car but have been unable to find a wet spot in the car. Help.
Oct 13, 2010 at 12:41 AM
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White smoke when first started is normal. If white smoke continues you have an internal coolant leak, i.e., cracked head/blown head gasket. Black smoke is caused by a rich fuel condition. Blue smoke is caused by oil consumption. The smell of coolant inside your car is caused by a leaking heater core.
Oct 13, 2010 at 12:42 AM