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2002 Nissan Altima

Tiny
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2002 Nissan Altima 4 cyl Automatic 200000 miles

I have a 2002 nissan altima. Lately I have been having issues trying to get it started. This morning it took me almost 5 minutes to get it started and when it does a white smoke that smells like gas comes out the back. The only way I can get the car started is turn the key and keep pressing the gas petal fast over and over and until it cranks. I am thinking about getting a new car if this car will be too much to get fixed. What may be wrong?
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Thursday, October 14th, 2010 AT 4:17 AM

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Tiny
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Your not going to know what the problem is until someone examines it. White smoke generally means coolant is being burned but it wouldn't smell like fuel. I would expect you may have a check engine light coming on so you should get the codes read also.
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