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    I have heat while idling, but when driving the car, there is no heat and it turns cold. Replaced water pump and timing belt, which stopped the overheating, but the heat changes while driving car. What could it be?
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    It sounds like the thermostat is stuck open.
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    What should I do first if my car is producing white smoke?
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    When you go from hot to cold weather temperatures and encounter humidity, condensation can cause white smoke. This should not happen all the time. If it does, check the motor oil for water. If it's all foamy white, than you have a leaking head gasket.
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    How can I tell if I need new front shocks?
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    You will see uneven tire wear and the car might bounce excessively. Sometime noise and squeaks may be heard, however that alone is not an indicator of bad shocks. Rubber parts tend to squeak, especially in moist and humid regions or when it rains.
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    How far can I drive a motor if it has a blown head gasket?
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    It’s not recommended to drive when the head gasket has blown especially if you know for sure. But if you chose to drive, you can get as far as your car can take you without overheating. Once it overheats, that's it.
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