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Hi,
My 2003 Nissan Sentra starts with rough idle or doesn't start at all. When it starts, the rpm is irregular and I see a lot of white smoke (too much gas?) until the engine is warm. After warming, the engine works perfect and starts easily after a short pause. If it doesn't start, all the spark plugs are drawn in gasoline. Replacing the spark plugs make the engine start for the moment. I think the car starts easier at cold exterior temperature...
I have only 2 DTC codes: P0132 and P0031 and I think both refer to the oxygen sensor. Can the O2 sensor be the cause? (the previous owner said that there was a problem with the O2 sensor for a long time but the car ran well).
Thank you Reynaldo for answering me a previous question.

Vehicle: 2003 Nissan Sentra 1.8L

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No, the O2 sensor shouldn't cause that problem. Your problem spound more like a blown head gasket, which is common on the Sentra. Try letting you Sentra sit for a few hours and then remove the spark plugs and check for coolant inside the cylinders, that's and indication of a blown head gasket. You can also try performing a compression test.

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