Q: Engine knocks, tailpipe blows white smoke
When I turn the engine on, the tailpipe blows white smoke out. The car is also shuddering. After I turn the engine off, it starts making a knocking noise. Is my engine going out or is it something else causing this?
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Hello. There are a few things that can cause this. If the smoke is white then you may have a blown head gasket. This is a common failure on this vehicle, especially if it has ever overheated. If the smoke has a blue cast to it then it may have leaking valve stems seals.
I usually start by doing a compression test to see if there is an internal issue. If there is a compression problem then it is a head gasket problem. If the compression is fine then it will need new valve stem seals. Both cases will require some serious engine work be performed.
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