When I start my car after its been sitting for a while (after a few hours have passed) a giant cloud of white smoke comes out of the tailpipe and it doesnt stop until the car warms up. I have to replenish the oil every four to five days. It seems to drive fine for the most part. But sometimes it feels like its pulling a bit. Ive had it checked out several times and no one can find the problem. I was told that they would have to open up the engine to find it... I got a quote of $3000 just to do that. Has anyone had this problem? Or can someone tell me what it could be? Do I need a whole new engine? Thanks for helping.
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You don't need 3 thousand to open an engine. that's actually a new engine. try buying a 1,oil additives to eliminate the white smoke first. if that doesn't work, 2.change the spark plugs and wires, air filter, if that doesn't help 3. adjust the valves.
Thanks. Its not overheating at all, no coolant leaking. Its been smoking for about 2 years... just gradually getting worse. I figured it was burning oil because I have to put oil in it every few days but I dont know where its leaking. Does the head gasket have anything to do with oil leaking? Sorry... I obviously dont know much... which is why Im here asking questions :)
Thanks. Its not overheating at all, no coolant leaking. Its been smoking for about 2 years... just gradually getting worse. I figured it was burning oil because I have to put oil in it every few days but I dont know where its leaking. Does the head gasket have anything to do with oil leaking? Sorry... I obviously dont know much... which is why Im here asking questions :)