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2003 Cadillac DTS Repair Question


Topics covered: Exhaust, Gas, Head gasket.
Mileage: 146,000 miles.

Asked on October 27, 2011

Excessive smoke when starting car and overheating

When I start my 2003 DTS Cadillac there is a lot of smoke coming from the exhaust and the car over heats !!! There are 146,000 miles and this problem just started over the weekend
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Replied on October 27, 2011

sounds like you have head gasket issues. cant overheat these motors without causing damage.
with the mileage, i would suggest replacing the motor.

Roy

Tiny Answered by ASEMaster6371 (expert)
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Replied on October 27, 2011

Thank you for your help !! That is exactly what I thought !!

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Replied on October 27, 2011

good luck

Roy

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