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1999 Chevrolet Malibu Repair Question


Topics covered: Coolant, Spark, Coolant leak.
Mileage: 165,000 miles.

Asked on November 12, 2012

Chevrolet Malibu Coolant Problem

Car has a slow coolant leak that I haven't been able to find. When I checked the oil it appears to have water in the oil.
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Replied on November 12, 2012

The head gasket may be in peril. I would recommend pressure testing the cooing system overnight with he spark plugs out, then in the morning, hit the starter and see if coolant comes out of the spark plug holes.

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