Car is hard to start after coming to a complete stop and is making a popping noise

2002 PONTIAC SUNFIRE
160,000 MILES • 2.0L • 4 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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DESTINI KOKKINIS
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My car is making a popcorn noise and it is hard to turn after a complete stop.
Dec 8, 2016 at 5:36 AM
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DESTINI KOKKINIS
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Helped a lot, but it is still popcorning and it is milky and does not smell right.
Dec 8, 2016 at 6:25 AM
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DESTINI KOKKINIS
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And it disappears rather quickly.
Dec 8, 2016 at 6:27 AM
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HMAC300
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I imagine it is oil you are talking about being milky, have a mechanic pressure check for a bad head gasket.
Dec 8, 2016 at 10:40 PM
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