Turn Signal

Have the Turn/Hazard flasher unit check and for the smoke if its blue-your burning oil, Black rich fuel mixture and White your burning coolant.

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From: Jenn1974
To: rasmataz
Posted: Tue Nov 20, 2007 8:38 am
Subject: Burning white
It is burning white......kinda smells like coolant....is this a big deal? What would cause that?
I am worried about the financial aspect in repairs.....I think it is probably the turn signal flasher, too...is that expensive?

I am worried, 33, SF and I know nothing about cars!!

Get it in and have the tests below done -could be a blown headgasket

Have it block and pressure tested-do the block first to pinpoint a combustion leaking into the cooling system or a gas analyzer to sniff for hydrocarbons at the radiator fill neck.

Pressure test: do not do a pressure test if there's leakage at the headgasket this might cause coolant into the cylinders and lock it up or bend a connecting rod if cranked thereafter. The headgasket should be repaired before doing the pressure test.

If the block and pressure test passes check the following: Thermostat,Pressure test the Rad. cap,Clogged radiator,Fan clutch,Radiator electrical fan,collaspe hoses,water pump.

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From: Jenn1974
To: rasmataz
Posted: Tue Nov 20, 2007 8:51 am
Subject: Blown headgasket??
WOW...............

The car is not overheating....wouldn't that make it overheat?

You need to verify exactly what color it is. White smoke during initial cold starts could be condensation-Once the engine comes up to its normal temperature and its still there-the coolant is being burn in the combustion chamber. Probable Causes: Blown Headgasket/ Crack head or block