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    Default White smoke after idle

    Yesterday I sat idle for nearly and hour with the a/c on during the transaction of a car sale, once I took off however, WHITE smoke poured out of my exhaust...ANYONE have any idea why or what may have caused it?
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    2009 Honda Civic Sedan Si

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    Maybe blown head gasket

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    THAT makes NO sense....to me anyway but thanks for your input...
    1998 Honda Prelude Base
    2009 Honda Civic Sedan Si

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    Valve guides or valve seals!!


    And yes a headgasket can make the car puff smoke..lol

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