2001 Chevy Impala Car will not start

2001 CHEVROLET IMPALA
144,400 MILES • 6 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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DAVISCF
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When recently driving my vehicle, I've noticed that the Temperature gauge was directly running on the hot side until the car basically, turn its self off. I then checked for coolant and it was not low. I touched the engine block and it was not ho either. Checked the radiator top and that was cold. Once the vehicle cooled down I begun to drive it some more. Next time when I stopped the car begun to create smoke coming from the engine. I then called a tow truck an got it towed to my house. the next morning I attempted to start the car but it would not start. Any suggestions.... Thanks.
Apr 1, 2008 at 9:19 AM
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RHALL77
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first thing is to check and see if you have fuel pressure and spark
Apr 1, 2008 at 9:45 AM
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DAVISCF
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I would hate to sound ignorant but how would I check for that. :shock:
Apr 1, 2008 at 9:47 AM
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RHALL77
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you would need to obtain a fuel pressure gauge and a spark tester. fuel pressure port is located behind the power steering pump. fuel pressure should be around 55-60 psi
Apr 1, 2008 at 12:31 PM
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DAVISCF
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Thanks for your assistance I will go ahead and test out what you recommended. Thanks again !!! :)
Apr 1, 2008 at 3:13 PM
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