1997 Chevrolet Silverado Keep Losing Coolant Smokes Real Bad Stops

1997 CHEVROLET SILVERADO
200,000 MILES
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the problem is I keep losing coolant it smokes real bad then stops doesn't shimmy or shake I just eplace the heater core I checked my oil and it had a little bit of a yellowish tint to it
Nov 26, 2012 at 6:43 PM
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If the smoke is white then you have a blown head gasket...........and it is slowly getting worse. The oil should not have any antifreeze in it.....so if the oil level is rising on the dip stick.......antifreeze is getting into the oil system.....
Nov 26, 2012 at 6:53 PM
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