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1997 Saturn Astra Repair Question


Topics covered: Coolant, Blown head gasket, Cooling fan.
Mileage: 169,000 miles.

Asked on October 4, 2012

Have a cracked or busted head but also a bad oil leak??

Was driving down the highway going approx. 65 car overheated and starting smoking horribly, since then it over heats quickly and loses oil as soon as I put it in and drive......HELP. I just recently sold it as well, well am in the process, asked $400......they accepted.

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Replied on October 4, 2012

What color smoke is coming out the tail pipe?Is it burning the oil or leaking it?Also is the radiator cooling fan working?

Tiny Answered by saturntech9 (expert)
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Replied on October 4, 2012

its white and its burning it, i believe and the fan is working.

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Replied on October 4, 2012

It's leaking the oil and burning it.

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Replied on October 4, 2012

and its a sc2 not an astra.

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Replied on October 4, 2012

You can rent a chemical block tester from auto zone to check for a blown head gasket etc.Is there any coolant in the oil or oil in the coolant?Also where is the oil leaking from?

Tiny Answered by saturntech9 (expert)
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