Exhaust puffs out white smoke from start up and when warmed up.

2001 BMW 325I
105,000 MILES
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ARNIE
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Hi guys.
Exhaust puffs out white smoke from start up and even when warmed up and been driven for a while.
It is not constant but it does smoke more than not.
Also the yellow oil light will comne on for 5 seconds a couple seconds after I have started the car even though I have topped up the oil, im not sure if this is a seperate issue.

Many thanks.
Nov 15, 2011 at 7:55 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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White smoke is usually indicates coolant is getting into the combustion chamber. That is usually caused by a bad head gasket. Check that first. Next, make sure coolant isn't getting into the oil. That could cause the oil light to come on and cause internal damage.
Nov 15, 2011 at 9:41 PM