Q: Huracan 5.0. creates white smoke on colder days

asked by on April 10, 2016

2006 Huracan 5.0. Sometimes when it turns around it creates white smoke for about 30 seconds, mostly on cooler days. Mechanic where the car was taken to says it's the valve seals. Is that right? What's your opinion?

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