Problems with my corsa

2003 VAUXHALL CORSA
81,000 MILES • 2WD • MANUAL
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ROBCORSA53
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I have a 53 plate Vauxhall Corsa, theirs a few problems with it but don’t know how they have come about, the engine is very noisy its a petrol engine and it sounds like a diesel! When the engine gets warm the oil light comes on but theirs plenty of oil in the there. I have just been on the motorway and smoke started to pure from the exhaust every time I pressed the accelerator and the car became very sluggish and didn’t respond well when I did press it, also when I kept my foot on the accelerator the engine started making a funny ratter ling sound,

Does anyone know what is causing this and is it going to cost loads to get fixed?

Any help would be appreciated.

Thanks,
Aug 13, 2011 at 3:27 PM
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MHPAUTOS
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can you get the engine oil pressure tested with a mechanical gauge, and what colour is the smoke?
Aug 15, 2011 at 5:52 AM
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ROBCORSA53
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i can take it to the garage and get it tested, the smoke was a blue/white colour

Thanks,
Aug 15, 2011 at 11:46 AM
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MHPAUTOS
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Blue smoke oil white can be coolant, you may have a head problem, get this checked ASAP
Aug 15, 2011 at 11:48 AM
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ROBCORSA53
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Nice one, thank you very much for your help.
Aug 15, 2011 at 11:52 AM
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