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Old 07-18-2005, 02:59 PM
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Why don't you get an oil analysis done to check for coolant contamination?

Pressure check your cooling system; see if still contains pressure after sitting overnight from last time the engine ran.

Temperatures over 80C slightly aren't too concerning, but coolant loss, power loss, fuel efficiency loss, and white smoke combined are. Typically indicative of a head gasket or head failure.
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