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is it an engine failure or what ?

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Old Aug 6, 2007 | 05:44 AM
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is it an engine failure or what ?

hi guys
my 280SEL done 155000 KM only
actually i put mobil1 fully synth oil and a problem of low oil always here since i put mobil 1 may be due because it is more lighter
anyway when i rev my engine and enter the red zone the car produce a white smoke
any idea?
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Old Apr 1, 2008 | 09:39 PM
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What weight oil are you using?
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Old Apr 2, 2008 | 11:54 AM
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White smoke is a sure sign of water getting into the combustion process, isn't it? You may have a head-gasket problem.
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Old Apr 3, 2008 | 03:57 AM
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yea check the head gasket and u probably should try to keep the car out of the red line there's a red line there 4 a reason
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