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Old 01-24-2008, 07:17 AM   #2
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Re: 1996 Lumina losing coolant, head gasket?

If it's the 3.1 most likely suspect is the lower intake gasket...if it didn't overheat before loosing the water there is no reason to really suspect a head gasket problem.

The fluctuations in the gauge now are probably a result of trapped air in the system...you'd have to open the bleeder screws and fill at the radiator, not the resevoir to purge this...

But with coolant in the oil, you shouldn't even drive it so that makes no difference...coolant in the oil will destroy the bottom end quick...don't push your luck...
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