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At startup, car runs rough. After short time it clears up and runs ok. I put in Seafoam to remove possible moisture in gas.

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Have someone start it for you in the morning while you stand behind the car. After it starts, smell the exhaust. See if it smells sweet, kind of like maple syrup. Also are you having to add antifreeze. If yes to both, you might have a head gasket starting to seep.

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