1999 Pontiac Grand Am

1999 PONTIAC GRAND AM
173,000 MILES • 6 CYL • AWD • AUTOMATIC
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CROWNQUEEN12
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When I start my car, sometimes it just clicks and won't turn over. Takes a couple tries and then starts but shakes like it isn't getting power. After a minute or two, runs fine and drives fine with no shaking. Other times it starts fine turning right over, but still shakes as it idles for a minute. Last 2 days there was white smoke coming out of tail pipes a couple times but not every time it was started. Checked fluids and coolant, oil all good. Any ideas?
Jun 2, 2010 at 2:46 PM
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BLACKOP555
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do you notice a lo antifreeze level? has car sat for a long period of time.

sounuds to me like you have antifreeze puddling in the engine or excessive moisture and contaminants in your gas
Jun 3, 2010 at 12:34 PM
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