[rachmarie]

I lifted the hood today an noticed that the coolent reservoir was bone dry. I took it to the mechanics and they said the antifreeze turned to the consistensy of oatmeal and that it was commen for GM product to have this prob. The radiator cap was shot too. A good flush got everything back on track and I have heat now (although for some reason the heat was working when I got to the mechanics) . I also know now not to use the 100,000 mile antifreeze that GM recomends. However the mechanic said that the car lagged when it shifts gears, and that would be something I needed to address the next time I came in for any reason. I am not familiar with what that could be except a transmission problem. Any ideas? Thanks for all the advice prior to this.