Okay so the coolant problem existed from a couple months ago where I only have to fill up every 1-2 months, but I was getting 32-36mpg so I didn't really had a issue with it. Now, on my cluster it tells me that my car is overheating when I'm idling but drives a bit higher than normal on the freeway. I then notice that only happens when the coolant reservoir is empty which is now every other day. I cannot find any external leaks or dripping and that I did a tune-up 30k ago where I replace my water pump because it broke. Also, I am getting 32-mpg now and my check engine light went on and stutters a little as I drive it normally. What might be my problem?

Oh I also found out that even when my car is warmed up, there is still clear white smoke (like steam) coming out of my exhaust.

 

head gasket needs to be changed

 

x2 for the head gasket.

 

x3 head gasket. white smoke is a sign.

 

deffently head gasket

 

X4 head gasket. Hopefully you have'nt scored the cylinders, or cracked the head with all your overheating.

 

confirmed head gasket!

 

definately the like 6 above stated.
white smoke and no external leaks to be found. gotta go somewhere. might make your o2 take a dump on you too.

 

Hhhmmm, I see... That can explain my check engine light also. It goes on and off at times. Is changing the head gasket easy?

 

If you are mechanically inclined then yes, it's a very straight forward easy job.

 

I would grab a Chilton manual so you know all the lbs specs for bolts and things of that nature.

 

yo what motor u got in ur car i got all the torque specs and order sequence if ur doing it urself

 

Mine used to do this too.

 

I have D16y8. Also, if it is straight forward then I can do it. The only problem is that I need to find a place to work on my car. So I have to hold out for now.

 

def sounds like the head gasket but if ur sayin that its been goin on like that for a couple mths now then u might have alot of work to do, like machine shop for the head and all that. happen to my girlfriends car. sucks