1997 Chevy Lumina Losing coolant

Tiny
SHANNONK
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  • 1997 CHEVROLET LUMINA
  • 6 CYL
  • FWD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 160,000 MILES
I have replaced the water pump, thermosate, radiator cap and had the radiator rebuilt. It is still overheating and I am having to put fluid in the reserve tank everyother day. The car runs great. Not missing out not loosing power or no white smoke.
Wednesday, September 8th, 2010 AT 10:24 AM

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Tiny
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It is either leaking it or burning it.

Start with compression test, if OK then cooling system pressure test.

Normally I would look at waterpump, but losing coolant is not good (except for leaks).

Could be an intake manifold gasket.
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Saturday, September 11th, 2010 AT 8:52 AM

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