car is smoking from the time it is started,clouds of hot white smoke.idle is high and wont drop,fluctuates from 1 to 2 rpms.i have a 180i Honda ballade
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Clinton,
I would begin with a compression test across 4 cylinders, which should be around 180Psi. I would also inspect your PVC Valve and Idle Air COntrol Valve.
Clinton,
White smoke after the vehicle is warmed up usually means a bad head gasket. I would get it checked out.
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