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1996 Vauxhall Astra oil top up

Tiny
DENNIS1953
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  • 1996 VAUXHALL ASTRA
  • 6 CYL
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 92,925 MILES
Put to much oil in gearbox now lots of white smoke got a friend to drain to normal level left engine running to burn off excess oil from exhaust but still lots of white smoke what can ido to stop this problem
Saturday, February 20th, 2010 AT 5:04 AM

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Tiny
RASMATAZ
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If its burning oil the color should be bluish-White smoke indicates coolant/water burning
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Saturday, February 20th, 2010 AT 6:25 AM
Tiny
DAVE H
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Too much oil in gearbox will not cause the engine to smoke. Check cylinder compression. Suspect haedgasket failure. A common fault on this vehicle
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Monday, February 22nd, 2010 AT 5:31 AM

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