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05-21-2008 | 04:15 PM

RellSI

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WTF SMOKE!

For some when i down shift and press the gas and proceed to upshift, my honda 1990(civic SI) is spiting out white exhaust smoke. why is this and what is the cause/reason? also can i fix it or take it 2 a shop?

05-21-2008 | 04:22 PM

Hailchristian

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RE: WTF SMOKE!

Somoke on acceleration can be rings smoke on deceleration could be valve seals/guides

05-21-2008 | 04:51 PM

RonJ

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RE: WTF SMOKE!

White smoke = burning coolant = usually blown head/head gasket

Blue smoke = burning oil = usually bad rings/valve seals

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