my 2000 alero turns over but will not start why?

2000 OLDSMOBILE ALERO
140,000 MILES
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MOYERS2009
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oil was changed day prior to breaking down. the heat started getting cold , so i stopped and put antifreeze in it. about an hour later it started to over heat. it overheated to the maximum. pulled over and water and antifreeze were pouring out the overflow onto the ground. thick white smoke was streaming from the back of the motor. it would not start. after cooling down it starts up and allows me to drive 10 miles max then overheats again. i continue to pull over and add antifreeze which keeps disappearing each time. get to destination and allow car to sit. it starts right up drive few minutes and over heats. now it wont start at all!
Feb 27, 2012 at 11:56 PM
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