97 3.4 4runner fluttering when I give it gas.

[trail_runner]

First, when cold it shakes for a miniute then stops while warm up.
Second, i notice it's loosing coolant and it's burning oil.
Third, it's starting to blow white smoke til after engine warms up.
Now it's fluttering with check lights on when I give it gas.
I know it's most likely multiple things, but what info/pointer u can you give me.
Thanx as I'm a DIY guy.

 

[franster]

The fluttering when giving it gas n check engine could be a cylinder miss fire. Thats what happened to me. I changed the plugs and wires and seemed to take that all away. Sounds like it all could be just plugs and wires so I'd give those a try.

 

[02SE]

I hate to say it, but it sounds like a bad headgasket.

 

[SJC]

Headgasket

open oil cap see if theres white stuff in the cap, pretty sure thats how to check for headgasket

 

[PitbullRescuer]

Head gasket or possibly cracked head. Either way, have to pull the heads to find out. Since it happens more after warm up, I tend to think cracked head unfortunately. How many miles on your 4Runner? And what maintenance has been done.