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Old 10-24-2013, 04:25 PM
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I have a 1999 Honda Civic DX Hatchback, and recently it has started to have this whitish/clear smoke from the tail pipe. Granted it has started to get colder out so I know its normal as it warms up, but even after driving for a good 20 mins it hasn't stopped doing it like it normally would since the whole car would be warm.

Things I know are:
- my coolant level hasnt changed since this began
-oil level has not changed either
-my temperature stays normal
-no loss of power
-compression is good

I am aware this may be a bit of a noobish question, but I would rather be safe than sorry. If anyone knows if this is a problem that is just starting or if it is it a normal occurance, please respond asap
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Is your oil milky? Pull your spark plugs and see if any of the plugs or the top of the pistons look clean and new... these would be indications of a HG issue... other than that it simply could be cold air condensation... is the bottom of your oil cap creamy looking?
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Hate to state the obvious answer but could be a head gasket
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Post your compression numbers.
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My compression is 140psi - 150psi across all cylinders, oil is not milky
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Did you check your plugs and top of pistons? You could still have a head gasket leak but slight enough that it is burning off the water... if a cylinder has what appears to be a new plug (no fouling and clean) with a piston head that also is very clean, you more than likely have a blown HG...
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Can you post a vid? It might just be normal condensate if temps are low enough where you are at...
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