1997 Chevy Lumina

Tiny
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  • 1997 CHEVROLET LUMINA
  • 6 CYL
  • FWD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 241,000 MILES
I have a 1997 Chevy Lumina. It barely holds anti-freeze at all. If I put anti-freeze in it will run fine for a little while but when I come to a stop or when I let it sit at idle the temp shoots up. When I look under the hood there is a loud hissing sound coming from under the throttle body or the intake manifold. It also looks to be wet in the same place but I can't see where the anti-freeze is coming from exactly. Please help.
Saturday, February 14th, 2009 AT 4:39 PM

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Tiny
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Hi there,

You will need to get a cooling system pressure test done, this will help locate any external coolant leaks, the test will take just a few Minuit's.

Mark (mhpautos)
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Saturday, February 14th, 2009 AT 4:48 PM
Tiny
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Thanks, but where can I get this done? Should I go to a mechanics shop or will some place like O'rielly do it?
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Sunday, February 15th, 2009 AT 2:27 PM
Tiny
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Your mechanic will do this for you,

Mark
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Sunday, February 15th, 2009 AT 3:44 PM

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