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Chevorlet Malibu

Tiny
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  • 2004 CHEVROLET MALIBU
  • 4 CYL
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 109,000 MILES
Why would my '04 chevorlet malibu smoke when cranked in the mornings? Plus I have to add water and/or coolant every 3 or 4 days but I do not notive or can find any leaks. Also, the temp never goes too far above the halfway mark and never runs hot.
Thursday, April 14th, 2011 AT 1:52 PM

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Tiny
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If smoke white then either headgasket or intake gasket leaking
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Thursday, April 14th, 2011 AT 2:17 PM
Tiny
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This one seems to point toward the intake manifold gasket leaking, very common but easier to repair than the head gasket.
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Thursday, April 14th, 2011 AT 4:42 PM
Tiny
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Thank you. Last night and twice today it takes a few minutes to crank. It turns over and tries to crank but cant. Would this also have to do with the intake manifold gasket?
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Thursday, April 14th, 2011 AT 7:38 PM
Tiny
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Pull plugs crank if coolant comes out plugh holes then headgasket
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Friday, April 15th, 2011 AT 5:46 PM
Tiny
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Yes, the intake gasket could also allow coolant into the combustion chamber and foul the spark plugs
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Friday, April 15th, 2011 AT 7:52 PM

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