1992 Acura Legend white smoke from exhaust

1992 ACURA LEGEND
249,714 MILES • 6 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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ASJBERG23
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i think i need to replace my head gaskets because i am losing oil and a little coolant. when i start the car it is fin does not have any problems but once it is warm, i can be at a red light and white smoke will be coming out of the exhaust. is this from having a bad head gasket or does anything sound different to you?
Sep 6, 2010 at 4:36 PM
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KHLOW2008
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Hi asjberg23,

If coolant is also depleting from the recoery tank, then it is not a bad head gasket but only a minor leak somewhere in the system.

Symptoms indicates bad valve seals if the smoke is with a tinge of grey. Oil is being burnt, either in the cylinders or the exhaust system and the leaks are through the valve seals.
Sep 7, 2010 at 7:39 AM