Q: White smoke.
hello,
white smoke comes out of exhaust when I turn it on, not ever time but only if I leave the car with out using for more then 5 hours white smoke comes out, my car does not show no signs of over heating.
I have no idea what is wrong with it. please help
My car has 160000 miles.
My car has an automatic transmission.
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