Chevy Venture coolant leaking problem

Tiny
MONURAZ81
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  • 1998 CHEVROLET VENTURE
  • 193,000 MILES
Hi, Recently I had to refill my coolant every week. I noticed there oil/ coolant leak in my garage. The oil pan is wet and there are white smoke coming out behind the van. Is this sign a bad head gasket? Can a pour in leak sealer help me to overcome my coolant leaking problem at least temporarily? Thanks in advance for your advice
Wednesday, November 2nd, 2011 AT 11:54 AM

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Tiny
ASEMASTER6371
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  • 52,796 POSTS
Maybe but sealants tend to clog up the radiator and cause even more issues. Get a shop to at least pressure test the system for you to see where the leak has started.

The smoking may be a head gasket and if it is, you may be doing even more damage to the bearings.

Have it checked just to be sure.

Roy
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Wednesday, November 2nd, 2011 AT 2:27 PM

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