I'll add this to what Tom Said.
If it is water, be sure to check the oil after a drive to see if it has
emulsified water in the oil. If so, don't wait around, fix it
immediately.
Joe
Tom Shirley wrote:
>
> > Hello all. On the freeway maintaining about 70 mph recently, I noticed
> > intermittent whisps of smoke coming out of the tailpipes. Looked mostly
> > white (I know, I know), but upon closer inspection at home had a tinge of
> > blue...
>
> White is water. You may have a bad head gasket or cracked water jacket. Does
> the temp gauge rise and fall periodically?
>
> >Some of that other thick-as-honey gunk I see on the shelves
> > that says "Prevents Smoking Engines!" Any opinions?
>
> I wouldn't waste money on any of the additives. They don't work. My advice:
>
> 1. Keep good oil in it (check it every time you drive it until it's
> rebuilt).
>
> 2. Don't push the engine so hard. Take the roads that don't require you to
> run it so hard. I know that may be hard in LA.
>
> Hope this helps.
>
> Tom Shirley - Chattanooga, TN
> http://www.geocities.com/baddogracing/
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