2001 s10 did not overheat but lost power, coasted to stop, white smoke from tailpipe and engine. What could this be?

Chevrolet S-10 Questions - Fuel System Loses Pressure ...

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CarGurusJul 28, 2012 - Fuel System Loses Pressure - I have a 2003 Chevy S-10 Pick Up with the 4 ... car a few times, what essentially you are doing is priming the fuel pressure. ... A dirty fuel filter will not cause the lines to lose pressure after the engine is shut off. ... I have a 98 s10 2.2 liter and it was driving fine all day then when ...

Chevrolet S-10 Questions - My 2001 S10 has a hard starting ...

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CarGurusSep 16, 2012 - My 2001 S10 has a hard starting problem if the truck sits between 1 ... Vacuum leak, have you checked fuel pressure while it sits? ... Would the spider alsocause a misfire at low rpms? .... at an idle, or squeaking while driving and it gets faster as you go? ..... 1994 Chevrolet S-10 2 Dr STD Standard Cab LB.

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Chevrolet S-10 pickup won't run and has no fire unless I jumper the fuel pump relay. ... Once the truck starts and is running you can remove the jumper to the fuel pump ... Iwould get the fuel pressure checked to start with, because that's where the ... 93 gmc 4.3l FI runs but dies out loss of power after 5 mins of running then ...

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To much fuel being dumped. Check vacuum lines for leaks to start. Could be stuck injectors.

check fuel pump pressure- fuel filter --air filter --egr valve if carboned up clean or replace and cat converter feel the exhaust if feels restricted may be clogging up

I looked at info for the v6. If you have the spider fuel system, I'd check that first. That system is noted for problems. Use a gage and check proper fuel pressure.
Check and clean anything that has to do with idle air system, see if it helps?
I don't like the sound of that white smoke, you may have coolant getting into the combustion chamber.
How long since a tune-up? Any applicable trouble codes?

I have an 01 Impala 3.8 engine. At first start-up white smoke is seen, smells like raw gas, and tail pipe is black as coal. Fuel milage isn't good either. Would the regulator be bad?

SOUND LIKE ENGINE GETTING TOO HOT.THAT WILL CAUSE LOST OF POWER.CHECK COOLING CLUTCH FAN IF IT HAS RESISTANCE WHEN ENGINE HOT FAN CLUTCH IS GOOD.IF FAN CLUTCH FREE WHEELS WITH NO RESISTANCE WHEN ENGINE HOT.FAN CLUTCH IS BAD.THAT WILL CAUSE ENGINE TO RUN HOT WHILE DRIVING.

First check for any cracked pipes leading into the intake manifold If all OK (with no codes showing it probably is OK) try checking the fuel pressure regulator. If you smell fuel from the pressure regulator vacuum side arm (when the vacuum line has been disconnected) it needs to be replaced.

A puff of smoke when you start up indicates worn valve seals.That's why all your work didn't fix the problem and it doesn't show a code. It's a pain in the --- job that requires some specialized tools so I guess it depends on how bad it bugs you,if oyu want to fix it.

Water entering cylinders.Head gasket blown.

Hello;
The white smoke is from coolant entering the combustion chamber(s). Coolant can enter through the water passages sealed bu the head gasket. You have probably blown a head gasket. You should check your coolant level. You may have acracked head if you continue to drive it and overheat. The temp gauge only reads when exposed to coolant, not air. Take out thhe spark plugs and look them over. A white glossy apperance will indicate water in the combustion chamber. You may need to surface the head once you have it removed so that it is flat. Hope this helps.
Thanks;
Rich
RPM Northwest