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2006 Chevrolet Malibu Repair Question


Topics covered: Gas, Mechanic, Coolant.
Mileage: 99,700 miles.

Asked on December 31, 2012

Chevrolet Malibu Gas Problem

My 06 Malibu- 4 cyl. has the cooling fluid needing to be refilled every 4 days. Chevy dealer mechanic said its the early start of a head gasket failure. My personal mechanic tested the radiater with the wand that is used for emmisions tests. He said he is not noticing any high level of exhaust gas in the radiater that should be in there if it was a head gasket. I think he check the CO2, only .12 parts /million. Whats going on? Do I need to repair the gasket or drive it till it gets worse??
Avatar Asked by optionwiz

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Replied on December 31, 2012

you can do eitehr, but you shouldn't have to add coolant every cople of days have pressure checked for a leak.

Tiny Answered by hmac300 (expert)
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