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1996 Pontiac Grand Prix Repair Question


Topics covered: Coolant, Gas, Coolant in oil.
Mileage: No information provided.

Asked on January 5, 2010

1996 Pontiac Grand Prix coolant

Engine Cooling problem
1996 Pontiac Grand Prix 4 cyl Two Wheel Drive Automatic 149000 miles

The coolant is mixing with the oil. What needs replaced?
Avatar Asked by sarge07

Answer

Replied on January 6, 2010

If you have coolant in oil, it is either the headgasket or intake manifold gasket.

Perform a compression test to check the headgasket.

Get this repaired ASAP and do not drive the car, coolant in oil will strip the oil film off the main bearings and can cause severe engine damage.

Tiny Answered by mmprince4000 (expert)
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