no power and white smoke from exhaust

2007 CHEVROLET IMPALA
117,000 MILES • 6 CYL • AUTOMATIC
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VICKI L MICHAUD
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the vehicle has no power going up hills and white smoke coming from the exhaust.
Feb 11, 2017 at 5:47 AM
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CARADIODOC
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Those are the typical symptoms of a leaking cylinder head gasket. Your mechanic can perform a chemical test at the radiator to confirm that.
Feb 11, 2017 at 6:16 AM
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