2008 Nissan Maxima 59,000 mi. Began stalling, sputtering, not wanting to go when slowed or at a stop. Then ran hot and steam/smoke began coming out from under hood and through vents. Is this a coolant issue? Oil issue? When pulled the dipstick out smoke came out. Waiting on tow at moment. We JUST bought this card used from a friend of a friend.... Any advice would be Much appreciated!!

Asked by Mont6270 Jul 01, 2015 at 08:41 PM about the 2008 Nissan Maxima SL

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

2008 Nissan Maxima 59,000 mi. Began stalling, sputtering, not wanting to go when
slowed or at a stop. Then ran hot and steam/smoke began coming out from under hood
and through vents.  Is this a coolant issue?  Oil issue?  When pulled the dipstick out
smoke came out.  Waiting on tow at moment.  We JUST bought this card used from a
friend of a friend....  Any advice would be Much appreciated!!

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T_S_T answered 9 years ago

It is a coolant issue,leak or some internal engine issue,you seen smoke coming from oil stick because oil got hot,from coolant problem.

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T_S_T answered 9 years ago

If car started sputtring as you said while hot,may have blown head gasket.

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