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Car is screwed, was driving down the highway today and i went to accelerate and i felt a jolt, and then this huge cloud of grey smoke just blasted out of my exhaust, so i was like hmm, well the throttle wasnt really responding so i got off at the exit right there, well my car just shut off completely when i started slowing down, poped the hood and smoke was coming out of my intake, i dont knwo whats wrong, head gasket? brand new plugs and wires, no cat, dont know what else it could be, please help
I'm not sure this belongs in this forum to start, its more for road trip stories etc.
Sounds like a head gasket or intake gasket? Will the car start now?
Is there a SES light on? did you pull any codes (see techinfo for a how to)?
Sounds like a head gasket or intake gasket? Will the car start now?
Is there a SES light on? did you pull any codes (see techinfo for a how to)?
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No the car wont start at all, it turns over and doesnt sound any different but just wont start, and theres no SES light or anything, dont know what the deal is
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Coolant was low for a while, but i had just filled it up 2 hours before i drove it, granted it was a little low for a bit but engine was never runnint hot at all.
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Ok, i did that but im still confused, it did the code 12 thing and then it flashed 5x, then 8x, what does that mean? having trouble understanding the codes.
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Well i just thought i would check my plugs, and one plug, the whole damn thing was blown off, no tip, no nothing, stops right at the threads........ dont know what that means, and also all my plugs were really oily, put a new plug in and tried starting but still same thing, turns over just wont start, and whats up with my previous post with the 5 flashes, pause then 8 flashes?


