vehicle Not accelerating and white smoking

2003 NISSAN URVAN
3.0L • 4 CYL • 4WD • MANUAL
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MAYERSJ
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If the vehicle is hot it does not accelerate as it should and is white smoking in the process
May 23, 2014 at 10:49 PM
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WRENCHTECH
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That is generally the symptom of burning coolant in the combustion chamber and the sign of a blown head gasket. I would have it tested for a head gasket.
May 23, 2014 at 11:52 PM
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MAYERSJ
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Thanks for the quick reply will have the head gasket checked out and keep you posted if that works.
May 24, 2014 at 9:13 PM
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