96 skylark coolant leak

[wig1176]

i have a 1996 skylark and i heard about the coolant leaking through the head gaskets. is this true? my low coolant light is on, and i have been low on antifreeze. i just added about a quart or two.can this problem be remedied? if so what is the repair, if any and how much might it cost. thanks for your help
wig

[pcv]

I'd get the leak checked and confirmed. A vehicle can leak from a lot of places; hoses, radiator, waterpump, intake and headgaskets. The 3100's are famous for the intake gasket leaking coolant and if that is the case you are looking at about 300 -400 dollars Canadian. I've heard of head gaskets leaking but havn't come across one. Head gaskets do cost a lot more, I' say in the region of 600-800 dollars.
Good Luck.

[airbooster]

Hi this came from Consumers Digest web site Coolant leak: Some cars mysteriously lose coolant because of a bad seal on the pressure cap of the surge tank. (1992-94) although it says 92 -94 it may be worth checking out on yours as well. Hope I helped out airbooster