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1999 Chevrolet S-10 Base Reg Cab 108 WB Xtreme

1999 Chevrolet S-10
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Rear Wheel Drive, Reg Cab 6' Fleetside
23 mpg city / 29 mpg hwy
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November 1, 2012, 11:47 am

Matt W
 

Question: My car wont start and its smoking pretty bad

The car wont start and then at aome points it will. It seems like my coolant is leaking somewhere. My oil seems to be fine. It wouldnt start last night and i got it started but by the time i got back home it was smoking bad


November 12, 2012, 12:27 pm

Elizabeth K
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What kind of smoke? White, blue or black? Pull the plugs and inspect for wetness and discoloration, and do a compression test.


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