1999 Saab 9-5 Lots of white smoke from my exhaust

1999 SAAB 9-5
115,200 MILES • 6 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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OTIMAN69
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Hey thanks for reading my question I have a 1999 saab 9-5 and i just bought it and it is giving me problems. when i started up my car and was heating it up in the garage white smoke started coming out of the exhaust so I closed the door and opened my other door so the smoke can go out. five minutes later when I went back to check on it the whole garage was full of smoke. and also when i go in reverse and I turn my wheel it makes a loud popping sound. I think I know what it is but I would like to know from you if it's the same thing. but the smoke is what really concerns me. thank you for your time
Feb 19, 2008 at 4:57 PM
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2CARPRO JACK
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Does the smoke have a sweet smell? might want to have it chemical tested for a blown head gasket. Teh popping , could be a number of things, need to lift and support front end so you can pry around a little to see if anything is bad
Feb 19, 2008 at 5:43 PM
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MNTHNY4
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you have a failed turbo unit sorry to say ,as per your popping sound check front lower control arms rear bushings big round ones almost looking like a mount check if rubber is torn ,check with wheels off the ground or check if loose or look rusted at center holding nut .
Jun 11, 2008 at 10:00 PM
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