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1-El humo que sale del tubo de escape:
Si el humo es blanco y el auto ya está caliente, indica que el refrigerante está llegando a la cámara de combustión. Si es azul, indica que el aceite también está entrando en la cámara de combustión y si por el contrario el humo es grisáceo o negruzco indicaría una combustión incompleta.

2-Fugas de aceite y estado general del compartimiento del motor:
Si abres el capó y todo está limpio no se confíe, dale una vuelta al auto para cerciorarte de que no han aparecido fugas de aceite. Revisa que no salga humo del colector de escape, pues te indicaría que algo de aceite está cayendo encima de él. Verifica las mangueras, todos los conectores y las conexiones eléctricas. Asegúrate de que no gotee nada.

Tips for Buying a Second-Hand Car

Before buying a second-hand car, keep in mind a series of signals that indicate the state of the engine and thus, let you know if your pick is right.

1-The smoke that comes out of the exhaust pipe:
If the smoke oozing out is white and the car is already hot, it indicates that the refrigerant is reaching the combustion chamber. If it is blue, it indicates that the oil is also entering the combustion chamber. If, on the contrary, the smoke is grayish or blackish it would indicate an incomplete combustion.

2-Oil leakage and general condition of the engine compartment:
If you open the hood and everything is clean, don’t get carried away too easily. Take a good look around to make sure there are no oil leaks. Check whether there is no smoke coming from the exhaust manifold, as it would indicate that some oil is falling on top of it. Check the hoses, all connectors and electrical connections. Make sure nothing drips.