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95 Accord Coupe: white smoke coming out of tailpipe

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Old 08-23-2012, 01:55 PM
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Default 95 Accord Coupe: white smoke coming out of tailpipe

Recently I wanted to replace my spark plugs and realized that the spark plug wells were filled with oil. Looked online and saw that my rocker arm seals were probably the culprit. I ordered a few parts and tackled the job following several written tutorials on this forum and a few videos on youtube. Once done I replaced the spark plugs as well.

I just ran my car and a some white smoke is coming out of the tailpipe. I looked online and it seems everybody has different opinions on what white smoke means: antifreeze (I just added some while doing my repair), oil, steam, transmission fluid. The smoke doesn't smell terribly burnt nor does it smell particularly sweet.

What do you guys think?
 
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Old 08-23-2012, 02:10 PM
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Just went and tried to rev my engine again but this time no white smoke came out of the exhaust. I hope it's a good sign.
 
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Old 08-23-2012, 08:38 PM
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A compression test and or a "block check" test can confirm a bad head gasket.....if you are still worried.
 
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