The Car Engine Symptoms and Solutions Quiz

A vehicle in front of you in traffic has white smoke pouring out of the tailpipe. What is the likely cause?

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Correct Incorrect White smoke from a car's tailpipe indicates a cylinder head issue. The gasket may need replacement, or worse, the cylinder head could be cracked.

A vehicle in front of you in traffic has white smoke pouring out of the tailpipe. What is the likely cause?

• The muffler is not working.
• It's a problem with the catalytic converter.
• The seal on the cylinder head is broken, and the gasket may need replacing.
• It's low on gas.