1997 Chevy Cavalier smokes when down shifting on freeway

1997 CHEVROLET CAVALIER
174,000 MILES • 4 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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CAVALIER2
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ok so the car was getting really ot expecially when sitting still. so i filled it with coolant. then today when driving home, the car downshifted going uphill, and the car started blowing out white smoke really bad. ikt does not smoke when driving normal or anything just when downshifts, and r's go up. what will that be?
Mar 21, 2008 at 9:33 AM
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RASMATAZ
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To find out-Get it block and pressure tested-this will tell why coolant is being burn in the combustion chamber.
Mar 21, 2008 at 9:58 AM
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