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Old Jul 5, 2003 | 07:26 PM
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Hopped in the car today, started it up and it kind of made a funny sound (can't describe it). Then the engine began to run very roughly and a whitish smoke started coming out of the exhaust. Pushed on the accelerator, it rans rougher and more white smoke. Shut it off. Of course this sort of thing always happens on holidays and/or weekends when garages are closed. Any thoughts???? :confused:
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Old Jul 5, 2003 | 07:49 PM
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Default Re: It might be something expensive????? (carlislevette85)

Check to see what you're oil looks like. You might have coolant in it.
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Old Jul 5, 2003 | 09:39 PM
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Default Re: It might be something expensive????? (carlislevette85)

sounds like a head gasket.Somewhere water is getting into the system where it shouldnt be.Dran oil look for water in it.Do not drive water in oil do not mix.
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