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2001 Nissan Maxima

Tiny
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2001 Nissan Maxima 6 cyl

My car is overheating and smoking out the exhaust BAD, I have already replaced the radiator. Any ideas on what it may be? There is no water in the oil, but the oil is very thick.
Friday, March 12th, 2010 AT 12:06 PM

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Tiny
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Does oil look like a chocolate malt?
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Friday, March 12th, 2010 AT 12:51 PM
Tiny
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Nope, just real thick dark black
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Friday, March 12th, 2010 AT 1:35 PM
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Suspect headgasket failure using coolant? White smoke from exhaust with sweet smell?
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Friday, March 12th, 2010 AT 1:41 PM
Tiny
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Well, I didn't smell the exhaust.I know it was like thick white smoke coming from exhaust. Looked like a jet taking off when I started the engine.
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Friday, March 12th, 2010 AT 1:43 PM

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