Hello, smoking in the engine compartment could be caused by several different things. A coolant hose that is leaking can smoke. Oil leaking onto hot engine components can cause smoke. This can be engine oil, transmission fluid, power steering fluid.
A good hands on physical inspection should reveal the source of the smoke.
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