1999 Chevy Cavalier White Smoke

ANNA12

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1999 CHEVROLET CAVALIER
4 CYL
FWD
AUTOMATIC
182,000 MILES

So. A member of my family is having a problem with their vehicle & im trying to narrow down the possibilities for them. They are older & tend to abandon their vehicle on its needs as far as some things. It had been getting hot. We replaced the Coolant cap & it seemed to help for about a week. Then we put in new spark plugs & wires. Changed the oil. Also changed the O2 chamber. It is still getting hot and just recently in the past day or two started blowing white smoke. We checked the oil & there is no signs of the coolant nor water mixing with the oil. We have no oil leak. I cannot find the radiator cap on the top of the radiator nor on the sides. Apparently its hidden somewhere? We have a thermostat for it, but I dont have the right tool set to get to one of the bolts. Im not sure what to do. Can anyone help me? :(

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DOCFIXIT

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So white smoke come out exhaust? And there is a coolant losss but no leaks? Does engine run little rough on start up after setting over night?

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Monday, August 30th, 2010 AT 3:21 PM

ANNA12

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Yes it runs a little rough when u first start it. & When u first start it. It will blow white smoke out of the exhaust. Then it goes away after about 1/2 mile. Its not the oil that would cause the smoke because we just changed it about a week ago. & No there isnt any leaks but there is coolant loss. I fear its something big :(