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    Nov 19, 2012, 05:27 PM
    Blown head gasket??
    Hello, I have a 2002 dodge intrepid that has white smoke and burning plastic smell coming from the engine. I bought the car used and notice that coolant deminished really fast and found I had a leak coming from the radiator. I got the radiator fixed but I am still losing a lot of coolant. I looked at the oil it was normal and I also reved the gas with the radiator cap off and I did not see any bubbles. I don't drive very far before the smoke starts and when I turn off my car there are clicking noises. The coolant and smoke are the only two problems. Does anyone have any idea as to what could be wrong?
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    Nov 19, 2012, 05:32 PM
    If you're losing coolant, you don't see any real leaks, and you have white smoke from the exhaust... yeah, probably a head gasket.
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    Nov 19, 2012, 05:34 PM
    Quote Originally Posted by odinn7 View Post
    If you're losing coolant, you don't see any real leaks, and you have white smoke from the exhaust...yeah, probably a head gasket.
    What if the smoke is from the engine and not the exhaust or are they the same thing?
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    Nov 19, 2012, 05:40 PM
    If it's coming from the engine itself, like under the hood, there is probably a leak spraying coolant. You will need to look for a leak or take it to a shop and have it pressure tested if you can't see it yourself.
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    Nov 19, 2012, 05:46 PM
    Ok. Thank you. I will check that out tomorrow.
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