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BABYBLUES80
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i have a 1992 oldsmobile cierra. it is blowing out a lot of white smoke from the tail pipe. when i am sitting at idle the smoke gets even worse. it smells heavily like antifeeze. HELP
Jan 27, 2007 at 5:57 PM
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MATHIASO
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you may have coolant entering the combustion chamber. check the coolant level to confirm that and perform a pressure test. This may be the head gasket.
Jan 27, 2007 at 6:06 PM
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BABYBLUES80
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thank you. i will try that.
Jan 27, 2007 at 7:51 PM
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MATHIASO
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you're welcome :)
Jan 31, 2007 at 10:13 AM
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