Practice question

White sweet-smelling smoke comes from the exhaust, and the coolant level is decreasing without visible leaks. What is the diagnosis?

  1. A failed head gasket allowing coolant to enter the combustion chamber
  2. A cracked radiator causing internal leakage
  3. A faulty EGR cooler mixing coolant with exhaust gases
  4. Condensation in the exhaust system evaporating during warm-up

Answer: A — A failed head gasket allowing coolant to enter the combustion chamber

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