White smoke exhaust through pipes

Asked by Tony Mar 08, 2019 at 09:33 AM about the 2005 Audi A4 1.8T Cabriolet FWD

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

2005 Audi A4 cabriolet 1.8 T  white smoke coming
out exhaust pipe and the coolant tank .what do I
do?

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Unfortunately, that indicates you have a blown head gasket or other coolant leak in the engine. White smoke is coolant being burned. You should not drive it and get it repaired ASAP as it could completely ruin the engine.

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