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Old 11-02-2007, 03:17 AM   #1
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Coolant and transmission

I just purchased an 03 impala and i checked my radiator i have a build up of gunk in it i believe it is from using the wrong antifreeze but i am not sure anyway there also seems to be a leak from the head gasket on the forward head is there a default with that engine in these terms or should i just flush the radiatr and see what happens and can i change the transmission fluid myself or do i have to take it to a shop to change it?
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Old 11-02-2007, 04:08 PM   #2
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Re: Coolant and transmission

I'd start here with what engine?
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Old 11-03-2007, 12:58 AM   #3
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3.4 sorry
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Old 11-03-2007, 09:20 AM   #4
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Re: Coolant and transmission

Get this checked more closely it is more likely the intake gasket is leaking and the cooling system will need a thorough flush. The trans pan comes down, the fluid is drained, filter changed, about 7 qts of Dexron 111, messy job.
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Old 11-03-2007, 12:51 PM   #5
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thanks for the info i will deffinitly do that
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