Have a cracked or busted head but also a bad oil leak??

1997 SATURN ASTRA
169,000 MILES
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MISNMY
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Was driving down the highway going approx. 65 car overheated and starting smoking horribly, since then it over heats quickly and loses oil as soon as I put it in and drive......HELP. I just recently sold it as well, well am in the process, asked $400......they accepted.
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Oct 3, 2012 at 10:28 PM
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SATURNTECH9
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What color smoke is coming out the tail pipe?Is it burning the oil or leaking it?Also is the radiator cooling fan working?
Oct 3, 2012 at 11:08 PM
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MISNMY
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its white and its burning it, i believe and the fan is working.
Oct 4, 2012 at 6:30 AM
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MISNMY
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It's leaking the oil and burning it.
Oct 4, 2012 at 6:51 AM
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MISNMY
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and its a sc2 not an astra.
Oct 4, 2012 at 6:52 AM
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SATURNTECH9
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You can rent a chemical block tester from auto zone to check for a blown head gasket etc.Is there any coolant in the oil or oil in the coolant?Also where is the oil leaking from?
Oct 4, 2012 at 7:45 AM
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