1998 Chevy Malibu car smoking

1998 CHEVROLET MALIBU
20,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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SANTMY7
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when i came to work today, my car was smoking all the way. the check engine light is on and the light is lit and it's over 260 degrees it's not the oil because i just put oil in it. please help me. thank you
Oct 10, 2008 at 2:45 AM
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SANTMY7
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[quote:08e3498859="santmy7"]Smells problem
1998 Chevy Malibu 6 cyl Two Wheel Drive Automatic 200,00 miles

when i came to work today, my car was smoking all the way. the check engine light is on and the light is lit and it's over 260 degrees it's not the oil because i just put oil in it. please help me. thank you[/quote:08e3498859]
Oct 10, 2008 at 2:47 AM
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CLARENCET
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well if car ran 260 degrees the vehicle was overheating from what you are stating sounds like you have blown the head gasket
Oct 10, 2008 at 10:09 AM
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